Paradise Seeds (Aframomun melegueta)
- Also called "Grains of paradise," "Guinea grains" and "Melegueta pepper," these small seeds look like cardamom but have a character all their own
- The spice is native to West Africa and during medieval times was used to flavor food
- It has also been used as a pepper substitute
- While it does have a peppery zing, it also has notes of citrus and an "earthy" pine aroma
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