1, black pepper and white pepper are not black or white, but the same kind of pepper, but with different ripening stages and different processing methods. Speaking of pepper, it is a woody vine climber. Its main component is piperine, but also contains a certain amount of aromatic oil, crude protein, crude fat and soluble nitrogen. Black pepper is picked when the pepper is about to ripen and dry. So the shell is black and wrinkled. White pepper is picked when it is ripe, shelled and processed, and the meat is white after drying.

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2. What is the difference between black pepper and white pepper in cooking?

Because of the different processing methods, the fragrance and spicy degree of the two are not the same.

Black pepper is spicy and strong, and is generally used for stewing meat, cooking game, hot pot and barbecue. Black pepper is the first choice in western food. However, you should also pay attention to the following points when using black pepper: 1. Don't cook with meat for too long, because pepper contains volatile substances, which will volatilize after a long time and will not play a role in seasoning. 2. Mastering the concentration of seasoning and keeping the heat can make the spicy taste more intense.

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White pepper, because it removes the heavy smell of the shell, is not so pungent and has a mild smell. It is widely used in Chinese food, suitable for stews and soups, such as stewed mutton soup and laver soup. White pepper is suitable for dishes with elegant and delicate color, which not only ensures the original color of the dishes, but also has the original flavor of pepper.

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Pepper lovers should pay attention. There is only one word difference between black pepper and white pepper. Don't use it wrong. All wet. Technical points: Black pepper is basically used for frying, roasting, boiling and frying. Among these categories, especially western food is mainly black pepper; White pepper is mainly used for liquid foods such as stews and soups, or foods that require beauty, mainly for Chinese food.