| Botanical Name | Aframomum melegueta |
| Common Name | Grains of Paradise, Melegueta pepper |
| Form | Whole seeds or ground powder |
| Appearance (Whole) | Small, angular, hard seeds |
| Color | Dark brown to black outer surface |
| Seed Size | Approximately 2–4 mm in diameter |
| Odor | Aromatic, peppery, with hints of citrus and ginger |
| Taste | Pungent, spicy, warm, slightly bitter |
| Moisture Content | Maximum 10–12% |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 1% |
| Volatile Oil Content | Typically 1.5–2.5% (varies by origin and drying) |
| Bulk Density (Whole) | 500–600 kg/m³ |