Nut & Seed
Niger Seed
About This Entry
Niger seeds are a small, oily Ethiopian seed with a nutty, slightly smoky flavor once roasted, ground into spice pastes — that character pairs with Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brisket
- sesame
At a Glance
Group
Edible Seeds
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Guizotia abyssinica
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Niger Seed
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Edible Seeds
- Scientific name
- Guizotia abyssinica
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent