{"product_id":"grains-of-paradise","title":"Whole Grains of Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppery. Warm. Citrusy. Paradise has a little bite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to \u003cstrong\u003eWest Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, Grains of Paradise are the seeds of \u003cem\u003eAframomum melegueta\u003c\/em\u003e, a member of the ginger family. Also known as Melegueta pepper, Guinea pepper and Guinea grains, these tiny seeds bring a warm, peppery bite with an aromatic character all their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spice has traveled for centuries. During the 15th and 16th centuries, it was used in Europe as an alternative to black pepper, though its history begins much closer to home in West Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack or grind the seeds as you would peppercorns. Use them with chicken and lamb, vegetables, tagines and stews, or take them somewhere sweeter with apples and pears. They're also traditionally at home flavoring beverages, including certain beers, gins and aquavit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper isn't the only thing that belongs in the grinder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL NAME:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAframomum melegueta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALSO KNOWN AS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melegueta Pepper · Guinea Grains · Guinea Pepper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLAVOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppery · Warm · Aromatic · Citrusy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRY IT WITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken · Lamb · Vegetables · Stews · Apples · Pears\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sipsy Seasoning \u0026 Tea","offers":[{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":34066193088651,"sku":"","price":20.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0374\/5058\/0107\/files\/image_13a634e2-b3ad-41e4-a2ba-0347370d4678.png?v=1789950400","url":"https:\/\/www.sourceandsavor.co\/products\/grains-of-paradise","provider":"Source \u0026 Savor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}