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Milk Pepper Powder

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[Capsicum annuum] Ground Milk pepper powder, medium-low heat, from the unique all-white chili pod.

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Milk Pepper Powder

Milk pepper powder comes from a unique variety, entirely white when ripe. It's made by drying ripe pods and grinding them fine, preserving its distinctive aroma.

The Milk Pepper Powder Plant

The Capsicum annuum plant reaches about 60 cm in height and is still a variety being stabilised, with a unique ornamental look.

How to Sow Milk Pepper Powder

Seeds for pod production are started indoors from February to April, transplanting once night temperatures stay reliably above 15°C.

How to Grow Milk Pepper Powder

Growing requires full sun, well-drained soil and regular watering, with potassium-rich feeding during fruiting to boost yield.

Tips for Milk Pepper Powder

Pods, which stay a distinctive white colour at ripeness, should be picked and dried quickly to preserve their aroma before grinding.

Diseases and Pests of Milk Pepper Powder

Like other Capsicum varieties it can suffer from aphids, whitefly and root rot in waterlogged soil; good drainage prevents most issues.

Uses and Curiosities of Milk Pepper Powder

Milk pepper powder has a medium-low heat level with a delicate aroma, suited to fish dishes and recipes needing a mild kick.

Properties of Milk Pepper Powder

Rich in capsaicin, it has thermogenic and digestive-stimulating properties, plus vitamin C and antioxidants preserved through drying.

Nutritional Values of Milk Pepper Powder

  • Calories: about 282 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Fiber: 35 g