Grains of Paradise, Aframomum melegueta, is a member of the Zingiberaceae family (also known as the ginger family) and is closely related to ginger, galangal, turmeric and cardamom.
Grains of Paradise is native to Africa’s West coast, namely the countries Ghana, Liberia, Togo and Nigeria with most imports coming out of Ghana. Long used in Middle Eastern, North and West African cuisines, this spice is once again gaining in popularity throughout other regions of the world. These pyramid-shaped whole seeds are reddish brown and turn to a dull Grey when ground.
Grains of Paradise is used as a substitute for those who are looking for something similar, but more flavorful than black pepper. Grains of Paradise with its aromatic fragrance and spicy heat (but certainly not chile pepper hot) brings food to life in a way that black pepper never does.
Contains .5% to 1% essential oil, mostly humulene and caryophyllene. The mild pungent aroma is due to paradol, shogoal and gingerol.
David Humphrey
Chef/Owner
In September of 2019 our Chef/Owner, David Humphrey, started A&H Provisions to help bring a local option for spices to the Atlanta, Georgia area. An option that will give local residents the ability to have a spice merchant help them make the right choices when purchasing their spices. We will source our product so as to provide you with freshest product possible.
Chef David has been in the culinary industry for over 25 years. His first job was at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. After that he was hooked on the industry. He would continue to work with food whether it was in the back or front of house, in positions from entry level to managerial. In 2010, Chef David enrolled in culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Chicago and then graduated in March of 2012 with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. He then began working at fine dining restaurants in Chicago, amongst them were, Bistro Bordeaux, Fork and A10. In 2016, He moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia and began working at restaurants there, then eventually switched over to Private Chef work before starting A&H Provisions.
At A&H Provisions, we have the belief that making great food starts with a solid FOUNDATION. Our spices provide that foundation for ultimate FLAVOR, which will give you the greatest tasting FOOD for you and your family.