- White and black pepper both come from the pepper plant (Piper nigrum). The final color of the pepper relates to the level of ripeness. Black pepper is made from the unripe berries, whereas white pepper comes from the seed of a fully ripe fruit, called the peppercorn.
- Pepper has been known in Indian cooking since at least 2000 BC and is common in Chinese cooking. White pepper is most commonly used as a spice in food.
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White pepper (Piper nigrum)
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