Good source
Protein
10.4 g · 21% DV target
A refined spice produced by removing the dark outer husk of the peppercorn, white pepper offers a sharp, earthy heat and smooth texture that integrates seamlessly into light-colored sauces while contributing to a heart-healthy dietary pattern.
White pepper is a key component of the Indo-Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes a variety of healthy spices to improve cardiometabolic risk factors such as blood pressure, fasting glucose, and lipid profiles .6
Because white pepper is the seed of the pepper plant with the outer skin removed, it provides a different flavor profile and concentration of phytochemicals (biologically active plant compounds) compared to black pepper, though both are used in dietary patterns linked to reduced cardiac events .6
While white pepper contains small amounts of minerals like potassium, its primary nutritional role in the diet is as a flavor enhancer that can help reduce the need for added sodium .69
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
10.4 g · 21% DV target
32.3 g · 12% DV target
26.1 g · 93% DV target
21.0 mg · 23% DV target
268 mg · 21% DV target
14.3 mg · 79% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in a cool, dark place to preserve volatile oils.
Spices generally have a low carbon footprint due to the small quantities consumed.
Unlike black pepper, white pepper is made from fully ripe berries that are soaked in water to ferment and remove the skin, a process known as retting.