Spice
Pink Peppercorn
Pink peppercorn is the dried berry of Schinus trees (often S. molle or S. terebinthifolia), not Piper pepper. Mildly sweet, resinous, and pretty in mixed peppercorn blends and finishing. Use with care for those sensitive to cashew-family plants. Best as whole garnish or lightly crushed.
Also known as: Pimienta rosada, Aroeira, Poivre rose
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Breeds, cuts & preparations
Variety
Brazilian PepperPeruvian PepperRéunion Pink PepperSchinus molleSchinus terebinthifolia
Source
Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild
Provenance
BiodynamicExport GradeFair TradeHand HarvestedNon-GMOOrganicPesticide FreeSingle OriginSun Dried
Preparation
CrackedDriedFreshGroundPowderRoastedToastedWhole
CommonCharacteristic
AromaticDelicateFloralMildPepperyResinousSweetWoody
History
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South American Schinus berries were used locally before global spice marketing as pink pepper.
Ornamental pepper trees spread pink berries into Mediterranean and island landscapes.
Gourmet mixed peppercorn blends popularised pink peppercorns worldwide.
Chefs used pink peppercorns as a mild aromatic garnish beyond blend jars.