White Pepper
The Piper nigrum plant is the black and white pepper source, although white pepper is processed differently. White pepper is produced by picking and soaking completely mature pepper berries in water for many days. The pericarp, the berry's outermost covering, becomes pliable and loose. Scrubbing or rubbing the berries removes the pericarp and reveals the seed. After being cleaned of leftover pericarp particles, the seeds are dried (either in the sun or a drying machine). Thanks to this treatment, you end up with a pepper seed that is lighter in color and less intense in flavor than black pepper. White pepper has a mild, peppery flavor with a hint of earthiness. Creamy soups, sauces, and marinades are typical applications because of the milder taste it imparts to the meal. Turmeric is also often used in Asian cooking, especially Vietnamese and Thai foods.