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Terre Exotique Black Penja Peppercorns
PENJA BLACK PEPPER 70g 

Black Penja Peppercorns PGI

Sale price£10.00
Moungo Province, Cameroon PGI Protected Status Net: 70g

Penja black pepper from Cameroon — the first African PGI product, grown on volcanic soils and hand-sorted. Camphor, incense, and leather aromatics with a deep, tannic heat.
Terre Exotique Black Penja Peppercorns
Black Penja Peppercorns PGI Sale price£10.00

Penja pepper is grown in the Moungo province of Cameroon, near the city of Penja, in soils of volcanic origin that give the pepper its distinctive aromatic profile. In 2014 it became the first product from the African continent to receive Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status — a recognition of both its unique terroir and the traditional methods used to produce it.

The pepper is harvested green and sun-dried over several days. As the moisture evaporates, the grains darken, wrinkle, and develop the characteristic black peppercorn appearance. The dried peppercorns are then sorted grain by grain by hand. The result is a pepper with aromas of camphor, incense, and leather, and a palate that delivers acidic, biting heat with a tannic depth reminiscent of red wine. Supplied by Terre Exotique, the French specialist in rare and artisan spices.

Origin: Cameroon

Producer: Terre Exotique

Ingredients: Whole black peppercorns (Piper nigrum) 100%

Allergens: None

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Keep sealed to preserve aroma.

Net: 70g