What is Kampot Pepper?
World-renowned pepper with GI protection — available in black, red, white, and green varieties.
- Price range: $5–15 per package
- Spice level: Medium
- Best cities to try it: Kampot, Kep, Phnom Penh
- Visit a pepper plantation (La Plantation, Sothy's) to learn about the varieties. Red pepper is the rarest and most expensive.
Kampot Pepper
$5–15 per packageម្រេចកំពត
Kampot Pepper holds a Geographical Indication (GI) status, making it one of only a few spices worldwide with this protection. Grown in the iron-rich soil near Kampot's Bokor Mountain, it comes in four varieties: green (fresh, floral), black (dried green, the most common), red (ripened, fruity and complex), and white (skinned, refined heat). Each variety has distinct characteristics. Pepper plantation tours are available and make for fascinating visits.
Key Ingredients
- Kampot peppercorns
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
Visit a pepper plantation (La Plantation, Sothy's) to learn about the varieties. Red pepper is the rarest and most expensive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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