Description
Flavour: Kampot pepper is a fine, rare spice. Care is therefore taken to ensure its eating and sensory qualities, as well as its visual appeal. White pepper has a very powerful, animalic odour. In terms of taste, white pepper is the strongest of all three peppers: it has a particularly strong mouth feel while also releasing fine and subtle aromas.
Origin: Our Cambodian pepper producer was one of the first producers among the 12 certified to have received the "Kampot pepper" certification in Cambodia. He actively took part in creation of the certification in 1992 and the farm is one of the few still owned by a Cambodian. Pepper is harvested fully ripe around March and April: white pepper is actually obtained from submerging red pepper in water instead of drying it in the sun.
PGI Ecocert and Organic: Kampot pepper is a fine, organic and relatively rare spice, since the "Kampot pepper" label can only be used after verification of its origin and compliance with PGI (protected geographical indication) requirements. This means that pepper must have been organically grown in the Kampot region. Our pepper is also certified by Ecocert and meets all regulations required within the pepper production chain.
Farming: Our pepper is grown in the Phnom Voar mountains which benefit from porous lateritic soils, which in turn keep roots healthy. Our producer's pepper plantation spans over half a hectare featuring 1300 pepper plants, and has met PGI requirements annually since 2000. In order to uphold Cambodian authenticity, the outer packaging is hand-weaved using palm leaves according to Khmer tradition.
Cooking: Our peppercorns are sold non-ground to retain their full aroma and flavour. White pepper is best used roughly ground using a mortar and pestle or whole in sauces such as béchamel served with white meat (veal, rabbit, etc.). Once ground, it can also be served with white meat in the same way as black pepper. The verdict from gourmet pepper lovers is in: Kampot pepper refines a dish in just a few turns of the pepper mill.