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Boraan (Khmer: បុរាណ) translates to "ancestral" or "traditional" and reflects our commitment to offering high quality, handcrafted Cambodian products because: Cambodia has a lot to offer. Once a powerful advanced civilization, many of the crafts and traditions are being practiced today just as they were hundreds of years ago. We want to support especially small local (family) businesses and we place great importance on ensuring that our producers are fairly compensated for their work.

The Southeast Asian Kingdom of Cambodia, with a population of nearly 17 million, is located on the Gulf of Thailand and shares borders with Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. Cambodia is best known for its landmark Angkor Wat temple complex near present-day Siem Reap. It is the largest temple complex in the world and attracts millions of tourists from all over the world every year. Once dedicated to the Hindu gods, Khmer culture became increasingly influenced by Buddhism.

In 2016, Kampot pepper was added to the EU's register of protected designations of origin. As with Lübeck marzipan or Styrian pumpkin seed oil, the name Kampot pepper must not be used carelessly. The "protected geographical indication (PGI)" seal guarantees the correct geographical origin and compliance with specified rules throughout the entire production process.