Penja white pepper is a type of white pepper grown in the volcanic soil of the Penja Valley in Cameroon. This soil is rich in minerals, that gives Penja White pepper a unique and pure taste.
History
Pepper culture was introduced into Cameroon by Antoine Decré, who had a banana plantation in Penja. The first export, a bag of 40 kg of white pepper, took place in March 1958.
The pepper became popular with Michelin-star chefs and was being sold for as much as €321 per kilogram as of May, 2016.
References
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