White Peppercorns, Whole, ASTA, Sifted

ASTA grade, sifted. Sterilized. White pepper is the black peppercorn with its outer skin removed, giving a sharper, earthier heat and no dark specks. It is preferred in white sauces, soups, mashed potatoes, Asian cooking, and light-colored processed meats and dressings. ASTA grade denotes screened, cleaned berries. White peppercorns are mature pepper berries that have had their outer skin removed, yielding a milder, earthier, and more delicate heat compared to black pepper. They are prized in light-colored sauces, cream dishes, mashed potatoes, and Asian cuisines where dark specks are undesirable. Restaurants, food manufacturers, and culinary institutions purchase white peppercorns in bulk for both grinding and whole applications.