white pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of the black pepper (Piper nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed
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While white pepper offers too mild a flavor for most, pepper blends like rainbow peppercorn will likely overwhelm the average dish.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 June 2025
The palate reveals delightful flavors of honeysuckle and hard caramel, punctuated by white pepper and a hint of green apple.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Cooks dress them in a mixture of salt, fragrant citrus, and heady white pepper that seeps into every nook.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 June 2025
The palate reveals delightful flavors of honeysuckle and hard caramel, punctuated by white pepper and a hint of green apple.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Prep Crab Mixture In a medium bowl combine imitation crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and white pepper; mix well.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
Cooks dress them in a mixture of salt, fragrant citrus, and heady white pepper that seeps into every nook.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
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“White pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20pepper. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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