Penja pepper
Where does Penja pepper come from?
* Penja is a town in the Littoral Region of Cameroon, in central Africa.
* This pepper is cultivated in Penja.
* Penja has volcanic soil, it is thus very rich in minerals which makes this pepper unique.
* This unique pepper is called “Penja pepper” because it was given a protected geographical indication label(GPI) in 2013.
How is Penja pepper made?
Penja pepper as a buzzword
When you type the words “Penja pepper” in an online search console like google, you will get interesting articles from chefs, food lovers, journalists, industry reports, and e-commerce blogs.
We define a buyer as an end-user who purchases Penja pepper online. Buyers usually give their opinion about the products they buy. We have collected buyers’ reviews about Penja pepper from few big e-commerce platforms like www.amazon.com and www.etsy.com. So what do buyers think about Penja pepper?
- “Honestly this is the best white peppercorns I’ve ever used.”
- “Three-Star Michelin Chefs use this pepper.”
- “These peppercorns are the best I have ever tried. Very fragrant and floral. Highly recommend.”
- “I’ve been on a white pepper kick for a while now, so I thought I’d try what’s supposed to be the finest kind. I was not disappointed. This pepper is delightful!”
- “This is the best pepper I’ve ever had; not harsh like many black peppers; it’s a light, warm heat that is about perfect. The prices have gone up like 40 percent since I first bought it, and I can see why; this stuff is awesome and worth it at double the price.”
- “I like cooking and I am always excited to taste some new food. I read good things about Penja pepper online and I decided to give it a try. I can tell you that I am extremely satisfied with the product and I will recommend it to anyone who likes pepper.”
- “This really is the best black pepper I have ever had. So flavorful.”
- “I love the crispy crunchiness then last the creaminess and omg the taste is amazing… “
We have also found statements from authors of articles about Penja pepper or articles comparing different peppers.
It’s got herbaceous, grassy notes, with a great flavor, and it doesn’t burn,” said chef Lior Lev Sercarz, “Most white peppers are mediocre because they aren’t dried properly and a bit fermented and bitter. But I’ve never had a bad Penja pepper.
I was quite impressed by the Penja pepper. So if you decide to purchase pepper from Africa, I would strongly recommend you go with Penja pepper which has a very well-balanced smell that is not too pungent. It’s a harmonious combination of pine and earthy notes. Also slightly citrusy. Very pleasant.
Its observed flavor (smell) attributes are Pine-like, Earthy/ musty, Fruity, Woody & Citrusy.
The spice level is intense and the taste is delicious. The pepper has a very fragrant citrusy note that is accompanied by woodiness. The pepper also has a very pleasant fruity and a few earthy notes. Overall, a solid choice. Very aromatic.
Its observed flavor(Taste) attributes are Woody, Citrusy, Fruity, Spicy & Earthy.
The rich volcanic soil creates flavors and aromas that are soft and refined with a delicate musky, mysterious perfume and lots of hot, African heat that lingers bitingly at the back of the throat
The most interesting of the white pepper options, though, is Penja white pepper. This expensive, hard-to-find white pepper has a more robust flavor profile than its fellow whites, with a hot, dazzlingly intense initial burst of fragrance. Penja grows in Cameroon and was granted PGI (protected geographical indication) status after counterfeiters tried to take advantage of its popularity and price.
With black pepper from Penja (Cameroon) the wine, both on the nose and the palate, comes out more discreetly, while the finish develops exponentially.
According to connoisseurs, it is among the best peppers in the world thanks to its exceptional organoleptic quality.
