Pink peppercorns, also called rose peppercorns, are not "true"
peppercorns like green and black peppercorns. These are actually the
tiny, rose-colored berries collected from the Brazilian pepper tree. As
the same suggests, this member of the sumac and cashew family is found
in Brazil, as well as in Paraguay and Argentina. This species is also
cultivated in California, Texas, Arizona and Florida.
In terms of flavor, pink peppercorns taste similar to black or
green peppercorns
but are milder, with a citrus-like or acidic finish. They
also give off a sweet aroma. Pink peppercorns are also noted for their
delicate texture. In fact, the skins or fruit hulls tend to slip off
easily.
Read more about pink peppercorn in our newsletter archive A Passion
for Pepper from July 2014. There are a few short articles about different kinds of
peppercorn, a brief discussion about the role of peppercorn in history and more recipe suggestions.
