Peppercorns

Bulk Whole Peppercorns for Cooking & Baking

If you're looking to buy whole peppercorns for home or commercial cooking and baking applications, OliveNation offers a great selection of high quality ingredients. Home cooks and professional chefs choose our online shop for the variety of sizes available as well as the product range. It has long been known that grinding fresh pepper on foods gives them a fresher pepper flavor. For restaurants and catering use, whole peppercorns also elevate the presentation of a dish. Fresh ground pepper is a nice touch, especially when entertaining guests. Buying spices such as pepper in bulk is an economical choice, and OliveNation offers a robust wholesale discount program with competitive pricing.

Did you know that peppercorns are really berries? Black, white, and green peppercorns all come from the Piper nigrum plant. How they're processed varies their color and flavor. Pink and Szechuan peppercorns are harvested from different plants and have unique flavors. The Tellicherry Peppercorn is a type of Malabar Peppercorn. Tellicherry Peppercorns remain on the vine longer, producing a deeper flavor. They are a prized ingredient. Buy all the colors of peppercorns you need at OliveNation.

Different peppercorn varietals are used for flavoring and seasoning different dishes, as each variety offers a unique flavor profile. While both white and black peppercorns are grown in the same way, white peppercorns are left longer on the vine to mature. After maturing the outer shells of the peppercorns are removed by soaking in water. After drying they are ready to be used. White peppercorns have a rich, wine-like flavor and are somewhat hot, though less intense than black pepper. Use ground white peppercorns in mac and cheese, cauliflower soup, cream sauces, and light-colored dishes . They make a nice addition to soup, on grilled meats and poultry, or they can be mixed with black and other peppercorn varieties for rounded taste.

Pink peppercorns are actually dried berries from a rose plant grown in Madagascar. Pungent with a slightly sweet flavor, pink peppercorns can be used in almost any dish from poultry to vegetables, fish and even dessert when added to fruit sauces. They also add a nice touch to vinaigrette. When whole they have practically no odor, but when crushed or ground they have a sweet delicate flavor with a peppery finish. They are meant to be used sparingly.

General FAQs About Peppercorns

What types of peppercorns do you carry?

At OliveNation, we feature a wide variety of whole peppercorns, including the likes of Tellicherry Peppercorns, Red & Green Peppercorn Blend, Szechuan Peppercorns, Rainbow Peppercorns, and more to meet the varied needs of our clients.

What is unique about OliveNation’s peppercorns?

We provide the finest quality whole peppercorns at the best prices. We also offer differently-sized packages to meet varying demands. They offer the desired fresh, sharp flavor to any recipe without changing its texture!

Do you sell peppercorns in bulk?

Yes, if you need to order bulk peppercorns, you can buy them from OliveNation. We have a unique wholesale program to ensure our customers get the best prices for bulk orders.