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The finest pepper in India, and, arguably, in the world, grows in the Wynad Plateau in Kerala. Selected by Parameswaren from his small estate there, this pepper grows in a beautiful valley where elephants are common, and tigers are still occasionally seen.
White pepper is produced from the same vine as black, harvested in the same way, but then the ripe berries are soaked in 20 changes of spring water over 20 days. On completion of this, the outer skin of the berry is removed and the peppercorns are sun dried in the same way.
Para has now perfected the picking of the peppercorns and the timing of the soaking process to produce the finest white pepper available. Para's white pepper is much hotter and has a slightly less subtle range of flavors than the black. It is called for in dishes where black pepper would spoil the appearance or where greater heat is required.
Why Not Wynad White?
By K. Baroni
from Lincoln, CA on 3/3/2009
from Lincoln, CA on 3/3/2009
Pros:
Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Pungent
Best Uses:
Cooking, Seasoning
Describe Yourself:
Foodie
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Parameswaran's Special Wynad White Pepper:
I've used as both a cooking additive and as a post-preparation seasoning and WOW! What flavor! It has a spicy pungent aroma not the usual earthy pepper fragrance. The flavor is both peppery with a lingering allspice aftertaste. Just love it.
High quality product!
By Courtney the connoseur from Humboldt, CA on 7/5/2007
Pros:
Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy
Best Uses:
Cooking, Seasoning
Describe Yourself:
Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Comments about Parameswaran's Special Wynad White Pepper:
I was excited to see the peppercorns were vacuum sealed. This small detail alone keeps the pepper very fresh, which was apparent with the first turn of the pepper grinder. Delicious!