Contrary to what you might think, allspice is not blend of other spices, it is made from the dried berries of a plant known as Pimenta Dioica, which is a member of the myrtle family.
In fact it got it’s namebecause the flavour of the dried berry resembles a combination of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. … Early Spanish explorers, mistaking it for a type of pepper, called it pimenta, hence its botanical name and such terms as pimento and Jamaica pepper.
Allspice is fantastic fragrant addition to Caribbean, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines, among others.
Ingredients: Ground Berries of Pimento Dioica
Country of Origin: Mexico
Allergens: Packed in an area that also handles nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds and gluten.
Storage: Cool and dry, away from direct light and strong odours.
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