White pepper is the elegant twin of black pepper—mature, mellow, and refined. White pepper is made from fully ripe Piper nigrum berries soaked to remove their outer skin, then sun-dried to reveal a pale, smooth seed. Its flavor is subtler, earthier, and more fermented than its black counterpart. Widely used in European and Asian cuisines, it enhances light-colored sauces and soups without altering appearance.