Description
The first pepper plants were planted in Penja in the 1930’s by Mr. Decré, a banana plantation owner. The annual worldwide production is very small-scale, only amounting to 18 tonnes. The harvest remains traditional, always done by hand and none of the cleaning, drying or sorting methods have changed for generations. All this makes Penja pepper a rare and precious treasure in line with its amazing flavour. Penja pepper is certainly a renowned gastronomic star worldwide! In 2014, it was the first product from the African continent to gain Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. A well-deserved recognition for this precious pepper.
This white pepper has delicious supple and musky aromas due to the rich fertile soils of Cameroon. Its initial attack is hot and spicy, with longer animal and herby notes, especially when cracked rather than ground. It’s a complex but well-balanced pepper, the perfect companion for red meat or braised game.
