White peppercorns and black peppercorns share the story, because white peppercorns are just the black ones with the outer skin removed. Pepper was quickly discovered and spread among the population, thus becoming a popular spice globally.

The Arab traders wanted to keep their sources as secret as possible, so they created elaborate stories about mythological animals guarding pepper, to keep the public at bay and to find spices on their own. Also, white peppercorns as a spice, was used as a currency by the Roman army and as a method of payment, and a soldier could be paid with pepper, instead of the weekly salary.

White peppercorn is a spice that has a persistent heat, warmer than black pepper, but with less complexity. White peppercorns are also described as a floral tasting. You can also find white peppercorns in French cuisine. White peppercorns can be commonly used in marinated sauces, pickles, as well as in various mixtures of pepper and spices. Some chefs prefer white peppercorns for certain dishes due to the more floral aromas they offer.