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 due to the presence of volcanic soils, that gives Penja White pepper a unique and pure taste. Pepper was introduced in Penja, Cameroon by Mr Decré and developed by Pierre Aubriet and Rene Claude Metomo. Plantations have developed since that time in a very favorable climatic environment, becoming in 2014 the first IGP of the African continent! Today a group of small farmers carry on the development of pepper cultivation thus contributing to the local economy and the social fabric (schools, work conditions). They are all one and the same fruit just harvested at different points of maturity. Green : harvesteAd before the fruit ripens. Fresh bouquet and lemony. Black : harvested after it has ripened and dried on the branch Coarse and spicy. White : Picked at the optimal peak of maturity, washed, shelled, it reveals all of its aromas. It is thanks to a naturally rich and balanced volcanic soil that the Penja pepper is exceptional in character and flavor. All production steps (harvesting, retting, washing, drying, sorting) in all hygenic conditions The Penja pepper today enjoys a globally recognized gastronomic success: it is the indispensable spice for your dishes. Retting and Washing Retting (soaking) for 8 to 10 days in water basins to remove the pericarp. Washing with fresh running water. DRYING Drying the seeds in the sun for 3 to 7 days. SORTING AND GRADING Only white grains are selected and calibrated to keep only the largest ones. Research suggests that white pepper treatment may help against colon cancer.White pepper helps the body secrete more hydrochloric acid, which is necessary for digesting proteins and other food components. Also, white pepper??possesses??a considerable amount of fiber. Fiber stimulates peristaltic motion and increased secretion of gastric juices, which eases digestion, prevents conditions like??constipation, and protects the body from more severe diseases like colorectal cancer.White pepper possesses a subtle amount of manganese, which is an essential cofactor in some enzymes important in antioxidant defenses.White pepper fights tooth decay and provides quick relief from a toothache.Piperine, in white pepper, has shown to be effective against??vitiligo, a skin disease that causes areas of the skin to lose their pigmentation.Researchers from the Sejong University in Seoul, Korea suggests that piperine in white pepper battles fat by??blocking the formationof new fat cells.White pepper contains minerals, such as manganese, copper, and magnesium, which are essential for healthy bone development and strength, particularly as people begin to age, and their??bones gradually weaken. Treat yourself to a pepper with fresh aromas of menthol and camphor, woodsy and musky notes … We present you with our selection of Penja pepper :
