Background of Kampot Pepper

Background about Our Sourcing

All of our peppers are organic, non-GMO, and grown without chemical fertilizers. We proudly source our Kampot peppercorns from La Plantation—a company making strides in socially and environmentally responsible spice production in Cambodia. Since 2013, La Plantation has fostered economic opportunities, cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and access to education in rural Cambodia. In collaboration with local farming traditions, La Plantation practices sustainable and certified organic farming. They employ 130 full-time employees, making them one of the largest employers in the region.

Brief History of Kampot Pepper

Kampot peppers are harvested every year from February through May. In 2010, Kampot pepper became the first Cambodian product to obtain the World Trade Organization's Geographical Indication (GI) status, tying the quality of the product to its origin.As of July 2015, six districts in the southern province of Kampot have pepper farms. The spice's overseas market consists mostly of Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. International demand for Cambodian peppers continues to grow, and in 2020, the total production of Kampot pepper has risen to around 80 tonnes.

What Makes Kampot Peppers Special

The warm, humid climate and the quartz content of the soil in the area make up the environment that enhances the Kampot peppers grown there, yielding a unique and wonderful flavor and aroma in the peppercorns. This is one of the reasons behind Kampot peppercorns reputation as the finest pepper in the world. Beyond that, the rich tradition and history of Kampot peppercorn production has enriched the farmers with knowledge passed down from generation to generation since at least the 13th century.

Types of Kampot Pepper

Kampot Peppers come in a variety of colors: black, red, and white.

Black Kampot Pepper 🍃

The Black Kampot pepper is harvested when the berries are fully developed but still green and then dried in the sun. Reaching the height of its popularity during the French colonial rule, the pepper delivers an intense spice paired with botanical and earthy notes.

Red Kampot Pepper 🍃

Red Kampot peppers are harvested when the full peppercorn reaches maturity at the end of the season in April/May. It is not harvested by the complete stem but rather picked by hand, the farmer picking the balls on the stem right as it ripens to a orange-red color. With the highest level of sugar, Red Kampot peppercorns taste and smell surprisingly fruity and sweet.

White Kampot Pepper 🍃

White Kampot peppers are extremely rare due to the difficulty in harvesting fully mature peppers. At full maturity they are harvested then washed to strip out the black layer, which is the process that gives them the unique white color. They carry a unique citrusy smell and conatin strong spicy taste with notes of fresh mint and lime.

Cooking With Kampot Pepper 🧑‍🍳

Any thoughtful cook can tell you the importance of grinding your own black pepper, but a serious gourmet will express profound enthusiasm for Kampot peppercorns.

Black Kampot Pepper: When you are looking for intense flavor, reach for Black Kampot pepper. It can be placed on dishes like steak, seafood, or salad.

Red Kampot Pepper: Red Kampot peppers’ distinct sweet and fruity flavors compliment cold and vegetarian dishes. You can add them to fruit salads or pasta.

White Kampot Pepper: White Kampot peppers are great on dishes with more delicate flavors such as seafood as it is able to add a touch spice that wakes up the taste buds without overpowering the dish.

Pepper Health Benefits

Pepper is high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Like other black peppers, Kampot pepper is a great source of vitamin K, which helps build bone and with blood clotting. Additionally, Kampot Peppers are rich in various minerals including iron, potassium, and particularly, manganese and iron.

We hope you give Kampot Peppers a try!

Give customers details about the banner image(s) or content on the template.

Buy Now