White pepper powder is made from whole white pepper.White pepper is made from fully ripe pepper berries.Then those skins are removed. This also removes some of the hot piperine compounds, as well as the volatile oils and compounds that add aroma to black pepper. As a result, white pepper has a different flavor and heat content than black pepper.It is often used in Chinese food, and is also used in soups and seasonings.It is often used in Chinese food, and is also used in soups and seasonings.