Description:
- Allspice is the dried, unripened berry of the myrtle pepper tree, or pimento, which is native to Jamaica and much of Central America.
- The berries are briefly fermented, then sun-dried until brown.
- Often mistaken for a blend of spices, allspice is a single-ingredient seasoning with loads of unique flavor.
- As the name indicates, it gives the flavor of all spices like Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Mace, Black pepper, etc. Allspice is one of the most important ingredients of Caribbean cuisine.