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Congo
Peppercorns from Likouala
From 16,11 €
Likouala pepper – Ashanti pepper from Congo
The peppercorns from Likouala in northern Congo are known as Ashanti pepper and have a distinctive flavor profile. They grow wild on lianas in the forests, where some can reach up to 20 meters in height.
The Baaka people harvest the pepper from October to December. After picking, the corns are washed and dried to preserve aroma and strength.
Flavor profile
- Aroma: sweetish with notes of cloves and spices
- Taste: bitter with nuances of dark chocolate
- Intensity: 6 out of 7
Properties
- Latin name: Piper guineense
- Wild-growing pepper from the Likouala forests in Congo
- Hand-picked by the Baaka people
- Use: adds depth to both savory and sweet dishes
Likouala pepper – Ashanti pepper from Congo
The peppercorns from Likouala in northern Congo are known as Ashanti pepper and have a distinctive flavor profile. They grow wild on lianas in the forests, where some can reach up to 20 meters in height.
The Baaka people harvest the pepper from October to December. After picking, the corns are washed and dried to preserve aroma and strength.
Flavor profile
- Aroma: sweetish with notes of cloves and spices
- Taste: bitter with nuances of dark chocolate
- Intensity: 6 out of 7
Properties
- Latin name: Piper guineense
- Wild-growing pepper from the Likouala forests in Congo
- Hand-picked by the Baaka people
- Use: adds depth to both savory and sweet dishes
SKU: 22334870
Latin name: Guinea pepper
Taste: Bitter, dark chocolate
Color: Dark brown
Country: Congo
Production: Pebrene vokser i Likouala skovene i det nordlige Congo, hvor den gror vildt på lianer. Baaka folket plukker peberne fra oktober til december, nogle vokser op i 20 meters højde. Pebren er kendt som “As
Aroma: Sweetish, cloves, spice
Ingredients: Peppercorns from Likouala - Piper Guineense. Possible traces of: CELERY, SESAME, MUSTARD, NUTS.
Storage: Dry goods
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- You can expect a delivery time of 1–2 days.
- We do not dispatch orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
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Delivery of chilled goods:
All chilled goods are shipped securely in insulated boxes with plenty of ice packs, so your package stays cold during transport. We guarantee that the package remains cold for up to 12 hours after arrival at the selected parcel shop. Please make sure to collect your package promptly. If the package is collected later than 12 hours after arrival, the right to make a complaint is void.
Shipping of frozen goods to private customers:
All frozen goods shipped to private customers are sent to thaw in the insulated box. Please order your items according to when you need them. You can always choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
If you do NOT wish to receive your frozen goods thawed, you can purchase frozen shipping here. Please note that we only guarantee that your goods remain frozen for up to 12 hours after delivery to the parcel shop. Therefore, make sure to collect your package promptly.
