Black and white pepper come from the same species of vine.

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Same species

Black and white pepper come from the same species of vine.

Black pepper and white pepper both come from Piper nigrum. Harvest maturity and removal or retention of the outer fruit layers produce their different appearances and flavor profiles.

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