Grains of Paradise (Alligator Pepper)

Faria Wholefoods Grains of Paradise (Alligator Pepper) are 100% aromatic, pungent seeds from the West African plant Aframomum melegueta, a member of the ginger family. Warm, peppery and slightly citrusy, with notes of ginger and cardamom.

Ingredients

• 100% Grains of Paradise Seeds (Aframomum melegueta)

How to Use

• Crush or grind and use as a pepper-like spice.
• Add to stews, soups, meats, marinades and spice blends.
• Use sparingly, as the seeds are pungent.

Grains of Paradise (Alligator Pepper) and Wellness

• Naturally contain pungent compounds such as 6-paradol, 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol.
• Used in small amounts to add flavour to a varied, balanced diet.

Please Note

• The name “alligator pepper” is used inconsistently and can refer to related species.
• Grains of paradise are unrelated to black pepper (Piper nigrum).
• Research on extracts or isolated compounds does not apply to ordinary culinary amounts of the whole seeds.