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Grains of Paradise in a Jar
Grains of Paradise
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Grains of Paradise in a Jar
Grains of Paradise in a Jar
Grains of Paradise
Grains of Paradise Spice
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Grains of Paradise

'Entirely different from black peppercorns and in my mind, incomparably better,' wrote Amanda Hesser of The New York Times. Related to cardamom and native to West Africa, these Grains of Paradise seeds are sweet-spicy but buttery, with a hint of lavender and juniper. Try them in a half-and-half mix with black peppercorns, in peppernut cookies, or our Carrot-Ginger Soup and see what you think. Visit our blog to learn more about grains of paradise.

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Staff Tips & Tricks

  • Use this as you would standard black peppercorns in a pepper mill.
  • Try pairing with spices like cardamom and ginger.
  • Great for both sweet baking and savory cooking recipes.

About This Spice

Grains of Paradise is indigenous to the west coast of Africa. It is a relative of both ginger and cardamom, this is what gives it 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 added essence to its peppery flavor. Use Grains of Paradise in any dish you would add pepper to add a more floral note to your dish, or even mix with pepper in your pepper grinder to add depth.

Ingredients: Grains of paradise.

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Rainey P.
Grains of Paradise - A perfect pepper substitute!

I was so thrilled and grateful to find Grains of Paradise from a trusted company like the Spice House. I have suffered from reflux that causes breathing issues for years and eventually discovered that it was largely caused by black pepper. Grains of Paradise is a perfect pepper substitute and I also use it to make my own pepper free spice blends and even pepper free sausage seasoning. It is such a wonderful discovery!

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Ellen R.
Great alternative to milled pepper

I really love this product! Gives all foods a great flavor and I've been using this in place of regular milled black pepper. Highly recommend this wonderful spice!

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Cheryl

Grains of Paradise

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lori t.
Need to have

My new pepper for most dishes

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Kristin S.
New to me and irreplaceably fabulous

Like an amped-up and more complex version of pepper, this is a spice I’d never heard of but which we all need to be enjoying everywhere and on everything.

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