Aframomum melegueta is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae.

Grains of paradise are the fruit and seeds of the Aframomum melegueta plant.

It is a close relative of grains of paradise, obtained from the closely related species, Aframomum melegueta.

Aframomum melegueta has been previously recorded as a stimulant [ 50 ] .

The plant, Aframomum melegueta, is a short shrub that produces pods the size of figs, each containing 60 to 100 seeds, or grains.

Both the wasp and its spider prey are put into rum with guinea pepper ( Aframomum melegueta ) on a Friday.

Aframomum melegueta (Grains of Paradise) from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae)

Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta).

Costus species is called poivre ginet in Dominica, while Aframomum melegueta is called guinea pepper in most of the Caribbean.

The seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta; also called grains of paradise or melagueta pepper), a plant indigenous to West Africa, are also widely used.

He gained monopoly trading rights for a popular substitute of black pepper, then called "malagueta", the guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta), for another yearly payment of 100,000 reais.

Aframomum melegueta, Amomum melegueta, Guinea Grains, Mallaguetta Pepper, Maniguette, Melegueta Pepper.

Lowland gorillas take 90% of their diet from the fruits of Aframomum melegueta, a relative of the ginger plant, that is a potent antimicrobial and apparently keeps shigellosis and similar infections at bay.

Ilic N, Schmidt BM, Poulev A, Raskin I. Toxicological evaluation of Grains of Paradise (Aframomum melegueta) [Roscoe] K. Shum.

Seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta; also called grains of paradise or melagueta pepper) a native West African plant, were used as a spice and even reached Europe, through North African middlemen, during the Middle Ages.

There is also evidence for medicinal value for the seed pods of Aframomum melegueta in lowland gorillas' diets, which seem to have some sort of cardiovascular health benefit for lowland gorillas, and are a known part of the natural diets for many wild populations.

It is difficult to find African restaurants that use grains of paradise.

The heat is what has kept grains of paradise alive in people's minds.

Grains of paradise remain more vital perhaps in religious ritual.

Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle grains of paradise on top.

It includes species which bear cardamoms, and grains of paradise.

The spice is sometimes confused with grains of paradise.

I began poking around, trying to piece together what I could about grains of paradise.

Europeans began importing grains of paradise, using the spice to season foods.

Sprinkle with grains of paradise and olive oil to taste, and serve.

Dill and grains of paradise are also used.

The so-called grains of paradise are related to cardamom but have a hotter taste.

I soon realized there is probably no recipe in which grains of paradise can't be substituted for black peppercorns.

Grains of paradise are dense fragrance underlined with heat.

The main spices are: cinnamon, ginger, clove, grains of paradise and long pepper.

Spices like grains of paradise stayed behind.

Their name alone, grains of paradise, sparkled.

She also adds grains of paradise to a custard with ginger, a traditional Nigerian breakfast dish, which takes four days to make.

Grains of paradise remain in the realm of African scholars and spice purveyors.

I had to be more thoughtful with grains of paradise; their gentle flavors could be easily overpowered.

Additions include galangal, grains of paradise or cubeb.

I tried his recipe for rosemary syrup with grains of paradise, chopped ginger, white wine and balsamic vinegar.

Black peppercorns, which are easier to cultivate, came down in price, and the market for grains of paradise in Europe evaporated.

Pour over a glass of ice, and grind more grains of paradise over the glass.

Add rosemary, garlic chives, grains of paradise, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.

In America, grains of paradise are starting to enjoy a slight resurgence in popularity due to their use by some well-known chefs.

Spices, peppers and chilis are used in cooking, including Aframomum melegueta seeds (Guinea pepper).

The plant, Aframomum melegueta, is a short shrub that produces pods the size of figs, each containing 60 to 100 seeds, or grains.

Both the wasp and its spider prey are put into rum with guinea pepper ( Aframomum melegueta ) on a Friday.

Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta or grains of paradise).

Costus species is called poivre ginet in Dominica, while Aframomum melegueta is called guinea pepper in most of the Caribbean.

The seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta; also called grains of paradise or melagueta pepper), a plant indigenous to West Africa, are also widely used.

He gained monopoly trading rights for a popular substitute of black pepper, then called "malagueta", the guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta), for another yearly payment of 100,000 reais.

Ellen Dierenfeld, a gorilla nutritionist at the St. Louis Zoo, says that a member of the ginger family, Aframomum melegueta, is a staple food of western lowland gorillas in their native environments.

Seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta; also called grains of paradise or melagueta pepper), a native West African plant, were used as a spice and even reached Europe, through North African middlemen, during the Middle Ages.