Madagascar Rainforest Pepper

Pfeffersack und Soehne – Madagascar Jungle Pepper in Ceramic Jar

The Pfeffersack und Soehne Madagascar Jungle Pepper in a black ceramic jar is an aromatic, dried, whole black pepper from the island of Madagascar, located east of Africa. Madagascar Jungle Pepper is a little spicier than regular pepper and much more aromatic. It exudes aromas of vanilla and tobacco, but also some resin and citrus notes can be detected. Warm and exotic aptly describes the aroma of jungle pepper. Pfeffersack und Soehne's Madagascar Jungle Pepper seasons pan-fried dishes such as steaks just as well as braised venison or lamb in a dark sauce.

Despite its small characteristic stems, it can be ground without hesitation in a spice mill or crushed with a mortar and pestle.

Madagascar Jungle Pepper – Origin of the Pepper

"Noble and rare" describes the Madagascar Jungle Pepper, also known as Bourbon pepper, most accurately. It grows exclusively wild in the tropical forests of Madagascar, where it is harvested in tiny quantities by local smallholder initiatives. On a plantation, regular pepper grows on a bush or low tree, making harvesting easy. Jungle pepper grows as a climbing plant on other trees. Harvesting is arduous and dangerous. An annual harvest of 1.5 - 2 tons makes it an absolute rarity.

Pfeffersack und Soehne – the Spice Manufactory

The Madagascar Jungle Pepper is carefully selected by the Pfeffersack und Soehne spice manufactory in Koblenz and sourced in the country of origin, before it arrives in its natural, whole form in the black ceramic jar. This preserves and protects the essential oils and aromas. You can finely crush the pepper in a mortar and pestle just before use or put it in a good pepper mill and sprinkle it over dishes, in soups or stews you can also place the whole peppercorns with other spices and herbs in a tea bag and remove them whole at the end of the cooking time.