Guiana xylopia

Xylopia frutescens

spice

Fragrant seeds, used as a condiment in French Guiana.

Origin

French Guiana and Amazonia

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The seeds are crushed in a mortar just before use and added by the pinch during cooking, like a pepper.

Did you know?

Describing it in 1775, the botanist Aublet noted capsules with an acrid, pungent taste and a smell of turpentine.