White Pepper Bai Hu Jiao Whole Peppercorns 500g Culinary Spice for Cooking and Seasoning

White Pepper, known in TCM as Bai Hu Jiao (白胡椒), is the dried seed of Piper nigrum with the outer fruit skin removed. This 500g pack of whole peppercorns is a classic culinary spice and traditional herbal ingredient. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor. Use it as a kitchen seasoning in soups, marinades, and savory dishes.

Key Selling Points

• Whole white peppercorns from the dried seed of Piper nigrum
• Known in TCM as Bai Hu Jiao (白胡椒) with a pungent and warm traditional profile
• 500g bulk-friendly pack suited for frequent home cooking
• Versatile seasoning for soups, marinades, and savory dishes
• Store in a cool dry place with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Whole peppercorns typically appear creamy beige to light gray with a smooth, hard texture. The aroma is typically sharp and pungent, and the ground spice delivers a hot, biting warmth with a clean, earthy finish in cooked dishes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind or crush to season soups, broths, and congee
• Add to marinades and rubs for meat and seafood
• Stir into stir-fries and savory sauces during cooking
• Use in traditional pepper-based soups and seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Hu Jiao is traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispersing cold, and it has long been used in folk practice as a kitchen spice and household remedy ingredient. Traditionally it is added to soups, congee, and meat dishes, often paired with ginger or scallion, and is a familiar seasoning in winter cooking and pepper soup recipes.

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