What is White Pepper Powder?

White pepper consists of only the inner seed of the pepper berry, with the pericarp removed. To make white pepper, the berry is picked fully ripe. Its outer shrunken skin is rubbed off, exposing the dried, greyish-white pepper inside. This white pepper is dried and sold commercially, in whole and powdered forms.

Health benefits

• Pain killer
• Weight loss
• Helps cure cancer
• Heals headache
• Cures cough
• Controls blood pressure

Side effects

Bleeding conditions: piperine, a chemical in white pepper, might slow blood clotting. In theory, taking white pepper in amounts greater than those in food might increase the risk of bleeding in people with bleeding disorders. Diabetes: white pepper might affect blood sugar levels.

Dosage

White pepper powder is commonly used in light coloured european dishes like casseroles, pies, mayonnaise, cream-based soups and white sauces. It is often used in instant noodles and snacks. In indian cuisine, white pepper powder is used for white, cream-based gravies and curries.