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Kampot Pepper

Kampot pepper is a regional peppercorn used whole or ground to season savory dishes.

Kampot Pepper — illustrative ingredient image

About Kampot Pepper

Kampot pepper is pepper from the Kampot pepper-growing region, commonly sold as whole dried peppercorns or, less often, ground pepper. It seasons meat, seafood, vegetables, soups, sauces, and other savoury dishes, used whole, crushed, or ground according to the preparation.

Its flavour is pungent and aromatic, with warm spice and varying fruity or resinous notes depending on the form. Wholecorns provide a firm, brittle texture before grinding and a fresh bite when crushed, while ground Kampot pepper disperses more evenly.

The ingredient may be presented in different ripeness or drying forms, including black, red, and white peppercorns; these forms differ in appearance and flavour intensity. Whole dried peppercorns remain visibly rounded and hard, whereas grinding or crushing changes them into a coarse or fine seasoning.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Kampot pepper

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Kampot Pepper nutrition & diet

Kampot Pepper nutritional value

Product example: PEPPERCORNS (Xcell International Corp)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
250kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
50.0g
Fat
0.0g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Portions & preparation

Use the exact Kampot pepper form, since wholecorns and ground pepper disperse differently in a serving. A small seasoning portion is usually combined with salt, oil, sauces, or marinades; those additions should be described separately rather than attributed to the peppercorn itself.

Compare the right form: Reference should match certified or identified Kampot peppercorns, including color, whole or ground form, and any blended seasoning ingredients.

Diet considerations

Pure Kampot pepper is plant-origin and usually fits plant-based diets as a seasoning. Compatibility changes when sold in spice blends or sauces containing animal ingredients, coatings, or cereal-derived thickeners. The surrounding dish, especially salty or sweet accompaniments, determines the broader carbohydrate pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central branded product — PEPPERCORNS ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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