pink peppercorns

Blush-colored dried berries

Pink peppercorns are the dried berries of a South American shrub, not a true pepper but used similarly as a spice.

They have a mild, slightly sweet flavor with fruity undertones and a peppery bite.

Often mixed with black, white, and green peppercorns in gourmet pepper blends: The salad was finished with crushed pink peppercorns.

botanical

drupes

Seed-containing pit fruits

whole · cracked · crushed · red · rose-colored · seeds · clusters · tree · shrub

flavor

fruity

Having orchard flavor

subtle · bright · floral · citrusy · warm · aromatic · complex · nuanced · light · zesty

culinary

seasoning

Substance improving food taste

vinaigrette · salad · salmon · duck · cheese · chocolate · dessert · cream sauce · pâté · carpaccio

gourmet

specialty

Area of expertise

fine dining · premium · imported · Madagascar · Réunion · boutique · delicacy · chef · upscale · elegant

spice blend

mélange

Varied mixture of elements

peppermill · medley

Opposites
flavor profile

pink peppercornsblack pepper

Dried berry spice

ground pepper · cayenne · wasabi

Family

pink, peppercorn, peppercorns, pepper, peppers, peppered, peppery, peppering, corn

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G