What are the special features of Kampot pepper?
Kampot pepper is known for its excellent quality and unique taste and is often considered one of the best pepper varieties in the world. The special characteristics of Kampot pepper are:
cultivation
Kampot pepper is traditionally grown in small quantities on family farms passed down from generation to generation. It is grown sustainably and without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
The taste
Kampot pepper has a rich, complex and floral flavor that is different from other types of pepper. Depending on the ripeness and time of harvest, the flavor of the pepper can vary, from mild and sweet to hot and spicy.
varieties
There are four main types of Kampot pepper: black pepper, red pepper, white pepper and long pepper. There are also fermented varieties. Each variety has its own taste and is processed in a different way.
control and protection
Kampot pepper is protected and controlled by a Geographical Indication (GI) and a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) of the European Union, which means that only pepper from the Kampot region of Cambodia can be sold as "Kampot pepper".
Overall, Kampot pepper is unique and valued for its excellent taste and tradition.
