Black Penjapepper is an aromatic pepper from Cameroon, for general use by lovers of a robust pepperkind. In every respect the pepper Its volcanic soil is pure. Fiery, fragrant, and fruity. Grown without pesticides or fertilizers.
Penjapepper is the first and so far only pepperspecies that is cultivated professionally on African soil. This has only been the case since the 1950s, when the pepper was introduced there.
In addition, the white pepper From Penja, the first product on the African continent to receive the Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) label with European support. This label applies to all (white) varieties designated as such. pepper which is grown in the Penja valley, and means that this pepper from Penja is the only one allowed to use this protected name.
Since the introduction of the pepperplant has the pepperCultivation in Cameroon has taken off, and especially in recent years, it has become clear how a good product tells its own story. Not only has production increased significantly in recent years (although it remains a 'small' pepper is at 300 tons per year), the price on the market is also increasing. More and more farmers are switching from the less profitable cultivation of cocoa and coffee to that of pepper.
The special thing about the Penjapepper the result is a particularly tasty pepper according to French gastronomes and chefs, who are very charmed by the pepper from the former French colony.
Why not organic?
To grow this organically grown pepper In order to be able to supply under the organic label, we, as packer/producer of the pepper We must be certified. We are not. Although we process and store organic and conventionally grown products strictly separately, we are not (yet) allowed to use the organic label.
Usage
This black pepper combines excellently with steaks
Features:
- 100% pepperberries of the Piper nigrum
- protected by BGA label (protected geographical indication)
- origin: Cameroon, Penja valley (Moungo)
Assortment
- available in glass (60 grams), stand-up pouch and test tube (10 ml)
- larger quantities on request
Gift wrapping
- The jar is available in a tasteful gift packaging, consisting of a cube box filled with black tissue paper.
- For an overview of our gift packaging, please refer to the gift packaging section.
General advice
- grind your pepper shortly before use
- add the ground pepper at the very last moment to your preparation
Save:
- save your penja pepper in closed packaging
- preferably store in a dark, dry and cool place
- best before October 2027 (10-2027)
- These expiration dates are an indication
Would you like to know how this Penja pepper tastes?
You can also try a test tube. The tube contains sufficient pepper to fathom the essence of taste.
Batch number
The batch number helps us track which batch an item originates from. It's listed on the packing slip and invoice.
