Penja white pepper

Origin: Penja volcanic region, Cameroon
Botanical classification: Piperaceae family

Penja white pepper is an exceptional pepper, grown on volcanic soils rich in minerals in southwestern Cameroon. It is harvested at full maturity, then washed with clear water to remove its outer layer, revealing its ivory white core.

Aromatic profile:

Its aromatic power is remarkable: it reveals animal, musky, and slightly mentholated notes. It is a pepper with a strong yet refined character, perfect for the finest gastronomic dishes.

Pairings and uses:

Perfect with white meats: veal, poultry, rabbit

Fine fish: sole, cod, monkfish

Fresh or blue cheeses

Soups, veloutés, cream sauces

Excellent in mashed potatoes or eggs

Health benefits:

Elegant and delicate, it combines fresh and slightly vegetal notes with a hint of iodine. Less aggressive than black pepper, it provides a gentle and refined warmth.

• Grown on volcanic soils
• Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)