{"product_id":"piperi-goyineas","title":"Guinea Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuinea Pepper, known as \u003cstrong\u003eGrains of Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMelegueta pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most distinctive and historical spices in African cuisine. In the Middle Ages, it was so valuable that it was traded from West Africa to Europe as an alternative to expensive black pepper during times of scarcity. Today, it has been rediscovered by chefs and is considered one of the most impressive \u003cstrong\u003egourmet peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e in high-end gastronomy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe spice we use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole dried \u003cstrong\u003eGrains of Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e, without additives or preservatives. They are used whole or freshly ground for maximum aromatic intensity. Their structure is harder than black pepper, with a slightly wrinkled surface and a \u003cstrong\u003ebrownish-brown\u003c\/strong\u003e color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes from the plant \u003cstrong\u003eAframomum melegueta\u003c\/strong\u003e, family \u003cem\u003eZingiberaceae\u003c\/em\u003e — the same family as ginger and cardamom, which explains its complex aromatic profile. It is cultivated in West Africa: Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast. The region was historically known as the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Grain Coast\"\u003c\/strong\u003e due to this spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma, color, and taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e complex, with notes of pepper, cardamom, citrus, earth, and a light floral texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e pungent, with a warmth that appears quickly and disappears just as quickly — less persistent than black pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e brownish-brown with natural wrinkles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003efinishing spice\u003c\/strong\u003e in fish, meats, and seafood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003ebrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it is traditionally used for aromatic beers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it is a key ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003epastry-making\u003c\/strong\u003e, it pairs exceptionally well with dark chocolate, caramel, and vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor lovers of rare peppers, also try \u003cstrong\u003eCubeb Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e for an equally impressive experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombinations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eseafood\u003c\/strong\u003e, fish, and lamb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, vanilla, and caramel for premium sweet contrasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003ebutter\u003c\/strong\u003e, olive oil, and aromatic bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, round, brownish-brown grains, with a slightly wrinkled surface. Similar in size to black pepper, but with a more intense aromatic footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an airtight container, away from light, moisture, and heat. Use whole or ground immediately before use. Keeps for up to \u003cstrong\u003e2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1237,\"w\":565,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":437,\"abs_y\":1498}'\u003eNew arrivals and offers are announced on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/www.SpicesBazaar.gr\" bis_size='{\"x\":427,\"y\":1237,\"w\":58,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":852,\"abs_y\":1498}'\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e page and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Aiodigoseyexias\" bis_size='{\"x\":112,\"y\":1256,\"w\":53,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":537,\"abs_y\":1517}'\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e channel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spices Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54896380641607,"sku":"SB-SPC-52621-050","price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":54896380674375,"sku":"SB-SPC-52621-100","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":54896380707143,"sku":"SB-SPC-52621-500","price":49.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":54896380739911,"sku":"SB-SPC-52621-1KG","price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1805\/5751\/files\/spicesbazaar-piperi-gouineas.webp?v=1788983422","url":"https:\/\/spices-bazaar-2.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/piperi-goyineas","provider":"Spices Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}