Welcome to My Store - Aurora Market Consume Healthy Food For Healthy Life !!! Organic White Peppercorns Whole Seeds What is the difference between white and black pepper? The difference between white and black pepper comes down to how they're picked and processed. While black pepper gives off more of a spicy heat (due to the piperine), white pepper's flavor is described as more earthy and musty. What is white pepper good for?White pepper contains a chemical called piperine. This chemical seems to have many effects on the body. It seems to reduce pain, improve breathing, and reduce inflammation. Piperine also seems to improve brain function. Why is white pepper more expensive than black pepper?However, white pepper is more expensive than all the other flavors, including black. This is because it requires the pepper to ripen. It has the same taste as the black pepper, but the aroma is lost with the cover. The more time is taken to ripen and over-processing, the higher the cost of these two flavors. Uses of white pepper? In Many cuisines, ground white pepper is used to add flavor to soups, marinades for meat and poultry, and spicier stir-fries.