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Grains of Paradise, also known as Melegueta pepper or Guinea pepper, is a rare spice indigenous to the coastal regions of West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola. The Melegueta plant, however, is not related to the pepper vine but is a member of the ginger family. The sphere-like seeds of Grains of Paradise look very much like cardamom seeds. (Cardamom is also a member of the ginger family.) Grains of Paradise has a pungent flavor with a peppery bite and hints of cardamom and camphor.

Use it wherever an exotic pepper seasoning is needed, especially in the cuisine of North Africa, including Moroccan and Tunisian dishes. Comes in Nirmala's signature airtight tin, which measures 2-1/2 inches in diameter and 1-3/4 inches in height.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Exotic(4), Flavorful(4), Fresh(3), Healthy(3)

Best Uses:

Cooking(3), Seasoning(4)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(4), Frequent diner(4), Health conscious(4)

Diva-K's Review

By diva-k from richmond, va on 11/13/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy, It is very unique

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Open minded to new things

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Grains of Paradise (Melegueta Pepper):

I first heard about it on the food network "GOOD EATS". I simply 'had' to try it. I am so glad I did. I even tried it on vanilla ice cream. It gave it an exotic spicey flavor.
It is also delicious on salads, seafood, and on butter spreads.
I have recommened it to my friends and will be reordering.

Well worth having in your kitchen

By CHAZ

from Kent, WA. on 10/28/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Discriminating palate, Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Grains of Paradise (Melegueta Pepper):

I found this spice to have a wonderful warming heat that gradually intensifies on the tongue.
This hot peppery taste is pungent with notes of
citrus and woody evergreen.A nice bitter under- tone and a slight numbing effect in the mouth,
which is not altogether unpleasent.
A very nice spice that I welcome to my cooking.
From soups to vegatables, let your palate be your guide for this rediscovered spice.

Love it...

By PepperLover

from Rhode Island on 10/22/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Healthy

Best Uses:

Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Grains of Paradise (Melegueta Pepper):

Great for seasoning...very unique peppery flavor. I loved it as did my family

Wow!

By Courtney the connoseur

from Humboldt, CA on 7/5/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh

Cons:

The picture looked bigger

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Grains of Paradise (Melegueta Pepper):

Delicious and exotic full flavored seasoning. I was surprised though when I received the item. The picture on the internet seemed much larger than what I received. Its ok though great product!

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