That I know, its the same thing. Ground pepper is black peppercorns ground up.
I think some recipes ask for both for the reason that ground black pepper penetrates food differently than just having the whole corn there. Freshly ground pepper from the peppercorns also tastes a lot better
Black pepper is the whole peppercorn and white pepper is the peppercorn with the shell removed. Black pepper has a black outer shell that has a strong flavor while white pepper is milder in flavor. Use white pepper in dishes such as white sauce where color makes a difference in presentation. Darker dishes will use the black pepper.
Peppercorn is the dried fruit of the Black Pepper plant
Pepper is 胡椒 (hu2 jiao1) This is the black peppercorn, so it's pepper as in 'salt and pepper'
Peppercorns are berries harvested when ripe and then dried. White pepper is a black peppercorn with the outer covering soaked or washed off.
black pepper
White pepper is from exactly the same plant as black pepper (Piper Nigrum), sometimes called "peppercorns". White pepper is actually a black peppercorn, but with the shell removed - this means that white pepper is slightly mellower in taste. White pepper has the advantage that, when used in a dish where ground black pepper would be visible, it can be used for a more aesthetically pleasing result. For example, when black pepper is used to season scrambled eggs, it leaves visible black specks. This can be unnerving to a diner who would not usually expect to find black specks in their food; using white pepper negates this situation without compromising on taste.
Black pepper consists of ground dried peppercorns, which are the tiny fruits of the pepper plant Piper nigrum.
Salt is a chemical compound and Pepper is ground black pepper. but some one had to be the first one to ground the pepper
Black pepper can be served as whole peppercorns, and coarsely or finely ground.
Both black & white pepper originate from the same source. They come from the peppercorns of the plant pepper nigrum. The difference is in the way they are harvested. Black pepper comes from peppercorns that are harvested when green & allowed to dry in the sun until they blacken. White pepper comes from peppercorns that are allowed to ripen fully before picking & then are soaked in water to remove the outer hull.
The main difference between black pepper and white pepper is the way they are processed. Black pepper is made from the whole fruit of the pepper plant, while white pepper is made from the seed of the fruit after the outer skin is removed. This difference in processing gives them slightly different flavors and uses in cooking.
Black Pepper when dried, this plant-derived spice is referred to as a peppercorn, and is then ground into a powder to be put on food to add flavor and spice. Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. Some of the other health benefits of black pepper are: It Increases Nutrient Absorption, Improves Digestion, Stimulates Appetite, Facilitates Weight Loss, Relieves Gas and Helps Clear Congestion.