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Grain of Paradise (Aframomum Meleguetta)
Category Spice
Spicy, peppery, cardamom, aromatic.
Grains of Paradise is a spice native to West Africa, in the zingiberaceae family. Also known as maniguette, grains of paradise possesses a refined aroma, like a cross between cardamom and pepper.
The essenital oil is obtained through distillation of the grains.
Grains of paradise is used in fine fragrance. A creative alternative to pepper, its warm and spicy scent is gentler and more aromatic.
In addition to the berries, this spice plant has lovely, exotic flowes and fragrant leaves. The flavor of grains of paradise, not as strong as pepper, is much appreciated by gourmets.