Xylopia (eeru) seedling Uda seed, also known as negro pepper, is a fragrant spice that is frequently used to flavor food in some regions of the world, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, and Brazil. Uda seed, sometimes known as the "negro pepper," has the scientific name Xylopia aethiopica, which belongs to the Annonaceae family. In Igbo, it is referred to as uda, and in Yoruba, eeru alamo. Negro pepper is also referred to as Selim grains in some regions of the world. In this article, the nutritional value and health advantages of uda seed are discussed.