Whole Black Kampot Peppercorns PDO

Product description

Discover Kampot pepper from the southern province of Kampot in Cambodia – one of the most characterful pepper specialties in the world. These whole black peppercorns stand out with their dense structure and complex, freshly spicy aroma.

Grown without artificial fertilisers or synthetic crop protection agents, this pepper is tended mainly by hand and carefully hand-sorted. Biova thus supplies uniform bulk pepper with a high concentration of aroma, ideal for foodservice, further processing and fine food retailers.

In the kitchen, whole black Kampot peppercorns allow precise dosing and fresh grinding. They are a perfect match for dark meats, robust sauces, hearty vegetable dishes and as a premium pepper for mills in professional and everyday kitchens.

Origin

This pepper comes from the Kampot region in the south of Cambodia near the Gulf of Thailand. The tropical climate, high humidity and nutrient-rich clay soils create optimal conditions for this Biova pepper specialty, protected by PDO status.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The plants grow on traditional pepper poles and are cared for predominantly by hand. Green, still unripe berries are harvested and sun-dried, undergoing natural fermentation and developing into intensely aromatic black peppercorns before being graded as whole corns for Biova.

Special features

Cultivation takes place without mineral fertilisers and without synthetic pesticides. Hand harvesting, sun-drying and careful hand-sorting result in a homogeneous bulk product with large, attractive berries, tailored to the needs of professional kitchens and spice packers.

Distinctive origin and processing

The combination of coastal location, clay soils and traditional, low-mechanised processing clearly sets Kampot pepper apart from standard peppers from other regions. PDO certification strictly ties cultivation and processing to Kampot and guarantees an independent flavour profile that is clearly distinct from mass-produced pepper.

Taste & aroma

Black Kampot pepper delivers a bold yet pleasant heat with notes of mint and eucalyptus. On the nose it is warmly spicy with fresh, slightly ethereal nuances, while on the palate it is rounded, long-lasting and well balanced.

Suggested uses

• Seasoning steaks, roasts, game and other braised dishes with dark meat.
• Enhancing robust sauces, stews, ragouts, grilled dishes and hearty vegetable pans.
• Filling pepper mills and grinding fresh over pasta, roasted vegetables, cheese boards or salads.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Cambodia
• Grading: whole peppercorns (cracked / whole), bulk
• Colour: black
• Product type: food, spice, whole peppercorns
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per 1 kg unit