Herb or Spice
Grains of Paradise
About This Entry
Grains of paradise add peppery floral heat to West African stews and craft beer — their complex seed spice pairs with Belgian ale, Syrah, and aromatic whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Gewurztraminer is recommended for Grains of Paradise because grains of paradise peppery-floral spice suits Gewürztraminer in West African and craft spice accent.
Common Culinary Uses
- pork loin
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Aframomum melegueta
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Grains of Paradise
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Aframomum melegueta
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent