Comes from the same plant as the black peppercorn, but is soaked to change its chemical blends for tasting properties.
The soaking offers these white peppercorns a mellow, slightly fermented taste. White pepper is strongly desired over black pepper in European and Southeast Asian kitchens.
Since the homes are already alternate from the starting process, it is excellent to feature at the end of the dishes for prepping and maintaining the flavor you want harnessed