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Grains of Selim

West Africa's aromatic 'Senegal pepper', a spice-trade rival to black pepper.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
0Calories
0gProtein
0gCarbs
0gFat
0gFiber
0gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Aromatic essential oilsbitter compounds

Best for these goals

African pepper substitute

How to use it

Toasted and ground, or simmered whole then removed; seasons West African soups, stews, and spice blends and the coffee-spice touba

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

The bitter seeds are usually discarded; the aromatic pod does the work. Used in modest amounts.
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