Bahia Black Peppers TERRE EXOTIQUE

These peppers came from the Terre Exotique collection during Jacques Vabre’s transatlantic regatta, in which the Class 40 Terre Exotique team sailed all the way to the Atlantic coast of Bahia, in the north-eastern region of Brazil. Black beans of the Bahia piper nigrum family, grown in the region by farmers who are good friends of Terre Exotique. The plantations are caressed by endless rays of the sun, these peppers lead to abundant bunches full of peppercorns. Picked green, immature, with a fully formed core, these peppers are first left to dry in the sun for a few days. During these days, the pepper changes color from green to black, and when the water in the grains evaporates, the pepper acquires a slightly wrinkled appearance. After harvesting and drying, the peppers are sorted by the hands of local experts.
These peppers stand out with a special floral and fruity aroma that conveys the best soil properties of the state of Bahia. The refreshing, intense and natural flavors of this pepper are suitable for many dishes, and best reveal their properties in spicy and spicy dishes. To get all the best aromatic properties, we recommend using Bahia pepper just before serving.