pink peppercorn
Pink
PEPPERCORNs are not true
PEPPERCORNs but actually the dried berries from the Baies rose plant. They're cultivated in Madagascar and imported via France, hence their exorbitant price. These rose-hued berries are pungent and slightly sweet. Pink
PEPPERCORNs can be found in gourmet stores either freeze-dried or packed in brine or water. Once opened, refrigerate water-packed berries for about a week, those packed in brine for 3 to 4 weeks. Freeze-dried pink
PEPPERCORNs can be stored in a cool, dark place for about 6 months. Pink
PEPPERCORNs are used as colorful, flavorful additions to a variety of sauces and meat and fish dishes. Though there was once widespread controversy regarding their safety, pink
PEPPERCORNs have now been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. They should not, however, be confused with pink berries (also referred to as
PEPPERCORNs) from an ornamental plant in Florida and California that can cause severe allergic reactions if eaten. See also
PEPPERCORN.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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