Fam wisa , Wisa pa Opokuo Grains of Paradise Used plant part Seed. In powdered form, they become pale grey. A good photo of the seeds is shown by Norman . Sensoric quality Spicy, hot and warm, a little bitter. Origin Grains of paradise are native to Africa's West coast, namely the countries Ghana, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Togo and Nigeria.
Most imports stem from Ghana.
In the countries of origin, the seeds are used not only to flavour food, but they are also chewed on cold days to warm the body. In the Middle Ages, the spice was termed graines of paradise because of its high value. Guinea and Malagetta refer to the region of origin. About the elements -amomum in the genus name see cardamom . The grains of paradise have been an important spice in 15.th century Europe, when spices were high in demand, but the sea route to India has not yet been discovered.