Obtained from plants of the Piperaceae family, pepper is a famous and tasty spice. Several berries of different species come from Southeast Asia. The color of the pepper depends on its stage of harvest and its type of preparation. In the case of white pepper, it is the ripe red berries that are picked. In order to get rid of their covering, they are soaked in basins filled with water. Then the berries are dried in the sun. This naked pepper is white pepper.
In Madagascar, pepper is grown on the east coast, in the Toamasina region.
In dishes, white pepper is almost not noticed. Milder than black pepper, white pepper, once ground, is undetectable. So, if you want your children to discover the world of spices, white pepper is the best solution.
White pepper is an integral part of French gastronomy. He composes the famous “four-spice”. Widely used in cooking thanks to its neutral color, white pepper enhances the taste of dishes and gives a particular aroma. White pepper is a very discreet spice, because it does not dominate the taste of dishes.
Generally, it is finely ground to bring originality to different meats, pickles, and even certain sweet dishes. Like strawberry jams and applesauce.
Virtues of white pepper:
- It helps digestion by promoting the secretion of gastric juices;
- It is an antacid, so it reduces the acidity of the oral cavity;
- The essential oil of white pepper reduces fever;
- In case of pain, this spice is an anti-inflammatory;
- In case of severe dental pain, pepper provides relief since it is an antibacterial.
