White pepper is derived from fully ripe pepper berries of the Piper nigrum plant.
The outer skin of the berries is removed through soaking, rubbing, or mechanical processes.
White pepper is commonly used in soups, sauces, marinades, meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetable dishes.
It is particularly popular in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Scandinavian cuisines.
White pepper contains piperine, a compound that may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.