| aframomum malegueta |
| fruits |
| seeds |
Family : Zingiberaceae
Other names: Grains of Paradise, Guinea Pepper, Alligator Pepper.
Description : Meleguetta pepper or Aframomum is a spice native to tropical West Africa. In the 13th
Century, traders from West Africa carried this spice across the desert to sell in Tripoli and later to Italy.
The Italians called it “Grains of Paradise” because of its high value, and the secrecy of the country of its
origin. Europe acquired a taste for the spice as a substitute for real pepper. In England during the reign of
Queen Elizabeth I, many foodstuffs and drinks were flavored with Grains of Paradise along with other
spices such as cinnamon and ginger.
Uses: The seeds have a pungent, peppery taste and are used to flavor rum and brandy.
Other names: Grains of Paradise, Guinea Pepper, Alligator Pepper.
Description : Meleguetta pepper or Aframomum is a spice native to tropical West Africa. In the 13th
Century, traders from West Africa carried this spice across the desert to sell in Tripoli and later to Italy.
The Italians called it “Grains of Paradise” because of its high value, and the secrecy of the country of its
origin. Europe acquired a taste for the spice as a substitute for real pepper. In England during the reign of
Queen Elizabeth I, many foodstuffs and drinks were flavored with Grains of Paradise along with other
spices such as cinnamon and ginger.
Uses: The seeds have a pungent, peppery taste and are used to flavor rum and brandy.
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