Chemical Properties
The plant is native to western tropical Africa The plant bears yellow-orange seeds with a sharp, spicy, pungent taste The part used is the seed It was once used as a spice under the name of piper melegueta Grains of paradise produces a hot, pep- pery western African condiment with a cardamom aroma The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the seeds The typical yield is approximately 0.5%.
