Paradol
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Paradol is the active flavor constituent of the seeds of Guinea pepper (Aframomum melegueta
). The seed is also known as Grains of paradise. Paradol has been found to have antioxidative
and antitumor promoting effects.
It is used in flavors as an essential oil to give spiciness.
Aframomum melegueta
Aframomum melegueta is a species in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. This spice, commonly known as grains of paradise, melegueta pepper, alligator pepper, Guinea grains or Guinea pepper, is obtained from the ground seeds; it gives a pungent, peppery flavour...
). The seed is also known as Grains of paradise. Paradol has been found to have antioxidative
Antioxidant
An antioxidant is a molecule capable of inhibiting the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions. When...
and antitumor promoting effects.
It is used in flavors as an essential oil to give spiciness.