Organic red Kampot peppercorns, whole PGI

Product description

Organic Kampot pepper from the protected Kampot region of Cambodia is one of the world’s most distinctive pepper specialties. Here it is offered as whole, fully ripe red berries. The corns show an intense red colour and develop a clearly defined, fruity-spicy aroma with a pronounced heat.

Tropical climate, nutrient-rich clay soils and traditional smallholder cultivation shape the quality of this organic bulk spice with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI, g.g.A.). At Biova, every batch is carefully checked to provide professional users with a consistently high-quality base for refining, packing and foodservice.

In the kitchen, red Kampot pepper is best used freshly ground or crushed in a mortar and enhances meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, sauces and pasta. Use the whole peppercorns to give dishes an expressive, finely nuanced seasoning and to strategically upgrade your Biova bulk spice range.

Origin

The pepper berries come from the protected Kampot growing region in the south of Cambodia, close to the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Humid heat, regular rainfall and heavy clay soils create ideal conditions for this Biova specialty.

Cultivation / production / harvest

Cultivation takes place on small farms in line with organic standards, without artificial fertilisers or synthetic pesticides. Only fully ripe red berries are harvested. They are hand-picked, sorted and gently sun-dried before entering Biova’s bulk trade as whole peppercorns.

Special features

Fully ripe red pepper from Kampot is a rarity, as the late harvest is only possible in limited quantities. The unhulled, whole peppercorns impress with an almost fruity, sweet-spicy note and clear heat, making them ideal as a premium bulk product for spice manufacturers, fine food packers and gastronomy.

Differences in origin and processing

Unlike pepper from large-scale production, Kampot pepper is produced in small batches with a high level of craftsmanship. The red variety is obtained from fully ripe berries and gently sun-dried, resulting in a multi-layered aroma profile with a clearly recognisable regional character.

Taste & aroma

Organic red Kampot pepper smells warm, intense and complex with subtle fruity notes. On the palate, a pronounced yet well-balanced heat combines with sweet-spicy nuances and a long finish, which develops particularly well when the whole corns are freshly ground shortly before serving.

Applications

• Freshly ground as a table pepper for steaks, poultry and fish dishes in professional and home kitchens.
• Coarsely crushed for marinades, rubs, grilled dishes and creative spice blends in spice manufactories.
• As an aromatic component in sauces, pasta dishes, vegetable sautés and fine soups within the Biova spice range.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Cambodia
• Grain size: whole peppercorns (whole)
• Colour: red