The difference between black pepper and white pepper

Pepper, also known as white pepper, black pepper, unknown branches, and so on, is the fruit of the woody climbing vine of Piperaceae. Black pepper and white pepper are actually made from the fruit of the same kind of pepper, but the processing methods and the maturity of the fruits used are different, but the two are very different in taste, efficacy and use. Let's take a look!

Processing difference between Black Pepper and White Pepper

1. Black pepper: when the pepper fruit is not fully ripe, its skin is green. Pick the fruit, soak it in boiling water for 5-8 minutes, then dry it in the sun or bake it with fire. In this process, the pepper fruit will slowly shrink and turn black. This is black pepper, which is ground into powder, usually coarse, and becomes black pepper powder.

2. White pepper: when the pepper fruit is fully ripe and turns bright red, the pepper fruit is picked and peeled, and then the seeds are dried into white pepper, which is ground into white pepper powder, usually into fine powder.

The difference between black pepper and white pepper

1. Black pepper: the taste of black pepper is much stronger than that of white pepper, and it is spicy in the fragrance, but black pepper should not be cooked too long, because there are more volatile substances in black pepper, and its aroma and spicy flavor will evaporate if cooked for too long. Black pepper also has a characteristic, that is, the higher the temperature, the stronger the flavor, so it is most suitable for making iron plate dishes, as well as stew, game and hot pot.

2. White pepper: White pepper is softer and more fragrant than black pepper, and the flavor is more stable and not easy to lose. It is an ideal seasoning for cooking fish and braised dishes.

The difference between Black Pepper and White Pepper

1. Black pepper: black pepper has obvious effect of warming spleen and kidney, and can treat diseases caused by spleen and kidney deficiency and cold, such as "chicken singing diarrhea" and so on.

2. White pepper: the medicinal value of white pepper is slightly higher, the seasoning effect is slightly lower, and its function of dispelling cold and invigorating stomach is stronger, especially for lung cold and stomach cold.

Pay attention to the use of black pepper and white pepper

1. Pepper has high heat. Don't eat too much each time. It is advisable to eat about 0.3-1g. In addition, people who are inflamed and angry should not eat pepper, otherwise they are more likely to aggravate the symptoms.

2. White pepper is not white, but yellowish gray. Don't really think that the whiter the better when you buy it. Good black pepper is full and bright dark brown, and the darker it is, the better it is.