Pink Peppercorn
What is pink peppercorn?
Key facts
| Botanical name | *Schinus molle*, *Schinus terebinthifolia*[1] |
|---|---|
| Plant type | Dried berry[1] |
| Relation to true pepper | Not related to *Piper nigrum*[1] |
| Common species | Peruvian pepper tree (*Schinus molle*); Brazilian pepper tree (*Schinus terebinthifolia*)[1] |
| Flavor | Hot taste and aroma; less pungent, fruitier, sweeter, milder[2] |
A pink peppercorn is a dried berry used as a spice, most often from the Peruvian pepper tree (*Schinus molle*) or the Brazilian pepper tree (*Schinus terebinthifolia*). It is not true pepper (*Piper nigrum*), though it offers a hot, peppery aroma and flavor.
Context
Pink peppercorn is a dried berry sold as a spice, most commonly from *Schinus molle* or *Schinus terebinthifolia*; it is not true pepper (*Piper nigrum*) [1]. It is used for its peppery aroma and flavor [2]. The plant is related to cashews [3]. It is also known as *baie rose* [1].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
What do pink peppercorns taste like?
They have a hot taste and aroma, but are less pungent, fruitier, sweeter, and milder than true pepper [2].
What can I use pink peppercorns for?
They are used as a spice in beverages and medicines, adding a fresh, spicy scent [2].
Can you be allergic to pink peppercorns?
Because they are related to cashews, people with tree nut allergies may react to pink peppercorns [3].
Sources
- PINK PEPPERCORN definition in American English — collinsdictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- What is Pink Peppercorn? — handycookbook.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Pink Peppercorns — instituteofmaking.org.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)