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The term Grains of Selim refers to the seeds of a shrubby tree Xylopia aethiopica found in Africa. It is also known as kimba pepper African pepper Moor pepper Negro pepper Kani pepper Kili pepper Sénégal pepper Ethiopian pepper Hwentia and Guinea pepper. The seeds have a musky flavor and are used as a pepper substitute. It is sometimes confused with grains of paradise.
