Phu Quoc
Variety of Black pepper · Piper nigrum
Bold, aromatic island pepper from Phu Quoc – Vietnam's best-known origin grade.
Also known as: Phu Quoc Pepper, Tieu Phu Quoc
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Taste & characteristics
Taste
spicyaromatic
Profile
- Pollination
- dioecious – separate male and female plants
Description
Fruit
Dense, heavy berries with intense pungency; harvested as black and red pepper.
Yield
Evergreen climber on Phu Quoc Island; red pepper from fully ripe berries.
Notes
Vietnam is the world's largest pepper exporter; Phu Quoc is regarded as a premium origin.
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