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
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