Location: Phu Quoc (Vietnam) - Gulf of Thailand
Botanical classification: Piperaceae family
Phu Quoc pepper is grown on the island of the same name, located in the Gulf of Thailand which belongs to Vietnam.
This pepper is entirely grown, sorted, and harvested by hand. It is an exceptional pepper because its production is minimal on the island compared to that of Vietnam, one of the world's largest pepper producers.
Phu Quoc black pepper is harvested by hand and then sun-dried.
Aromatic profile:
Deep and intense aromas, with notes of dried fruit, candied citrus, and sometimes resinous or slightly mentholated touches. The spiciness is pronounced and persistent, without being overpowering, resulting in a rich and complex pepper.
Agreements:
Phu Quoc black pepper reveals coppery flavors along with warm, sweet, almost fruity notes. With its sharp bite, you can use it in all types of dishes, as well as in marinades, salads, and even fruit-based desserts.
Favorite:
Crushed at the last moment on a grilled steak, in a spicy Asian broth or on mushroom pasta to bring out all its aromatic facets.
Regarding health:
Pepper has many beneficial properties for the body.
It has been used for a very long time in traditional Indian and Chinese medicine to treat digestive problems, being a stimulant of the secretion of digestive enzymes and bile.
