Health Benefits: White pepper offers several potential health benefits, including:
- Contains antioxidants that help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
- May have anti-inflammatory properties, making it potentially beneficial for reducing inflammation.
- It is believed to aid digestion and may promote gastrointestinal health.
How to Use: White pepper can be used in cooking in the following ways:
- Add it to soups, stews, and sauces to enhance their flavor without altering the color of the dish.
- Incorporate it into marinades and rubs for meats to add a subtle peppery taste.
- Use it in creamy sauces, mashed potatoes, and other dishes where the specks of black pepper might be undesirable.
How to Store: To maintain its flavor and aroma, store white pepper properly:
- Keep it in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Ensure that it is not exposed to excessive heat or moisture, as it can affect its potency.
Different Languages: In different languages, white pepper is known as follows:
- Malayalam: വെളുത്ത കുരുമുളക് (Velutha Kurumulaku)
- Tamil: வெள்ளை மிளகு (Vellai Milagu)
- Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ಮೆಣಸು (Bili Menasu)
- Telugu: తెల్ల మిరప (Tella Mirapa)
- Hindi: सफेद मिर्च (Safed Mirch)
- Arabic: الفلفل الأبيض (Alfulful al’abyad)
