Use this as you would use peppercorns in a pepper mill or try mixing with your favorite peppercorn for a unique blend.
Try pairing with spices like cardamom and ginger in savory dishes like vegetable soups and curries..
Great for baking as well, try adding Grains of Paradise to gingerbread, cardamom buns, and other spice-forward sweets.
A relative of both ginger and cardamom, this is what gives Grains of Paradise its peppery, floral flavor. This spice was used in Europe much the same way black pepper is used and it was also added to beverages like beer and wine. Grains of Paradise became popular when pepper became expensive and when the cost of pepper subsided Grains of Paradise became less known. Luckily it has been brought back through cooking knowledge of its peppery flavor.
Use Grains of Paradise in any dish you would add pepper for extra floral, citrusy, and warm notes. Mix with pepper in your pepper grinder to add depth and complexity to your daily cooking. Try Grains of Paradise in our Carrot-Ginger Soup and see what you think.
Grains of paradise
Processing
whole
Taste Notes
peppery, sweet-spicy, floral
Perfect For
savory cookies, vegetable soups, dressings
Diet & Lifestyle
Kosher, Peppercorn-free, MSG-free
Review Summary
37 reviews
Flavor Enhancer
Great For Seasoning
Pepper Alternative
Customers appreciate this product for its unique, aromatic flavor that serves as an excellent alternative to black pepper. Many enjoy its versatility in various dishes, from vegetables to meats, and its ability to enhance spice blends without the acidity associated with traditional pepper. It's been positively received for its complex taste profile and digestibility.
We curated spice bundles to help you get inspiration on your cooking journey.
Featured Recipe
Carrot-Ginger Soup with Grains of Paradise
The sweet carrots and fresh ginger fall in love with the surprising heat from the grains of paradise. You can cool it all off with intermittent tastes of sour cream between spoonfuls of soup.
I can use grains of paradise in savory and sweet recipes. It does not seem as sharp, to me, as black pepper. It compliments other spices instead of taking over the flavor.
L
Leslie R.
Fabulous substitute for black pepper
This is a great substitute for anyone who is allergic to black pepper. What a game changer and as always Spice House has the freshest spices!
E
El J.
Thanks AB!
Never even heard of this stuff before, but REALLY fun spice. It's kinda citrus-y, little bit pepper-e, but I've found it to be a go-to spice for quite a few dishes now from lentils, to me goreng, to salsas (both tomatillo and regular). Combines great with cumin seed and coriander for a quick spin in the grinder, or just crushed under a pan for a quick sprinkle :)
H
Hector V.
Exceptional
Grains of Paradise takes whatever dish your making to the next level. In my opinion way better than pepper corns. Along with the other unique spices you can find at this gem of a spice store. The staff is amazing, informational, knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend. 👍
K
Kassandra A.
Very pleased with this company and their integrity to be what they claim
It is absolutely everything I needed in one to make a Green goddess homemade salad dressing and I used it in a few different dips over the holidays!!! I will be buying this again and maybe for a few good friends
