Allspice, also known as pimento, is a spice made from the dry unripe berry of the allspice plant. It is used in both sweet and savory dishes, including pumpkin pie and Jamaican jerk, and is rated a four out of ten on the spicy heat scale. A spice is made from leaves, seeds or other […]
Allspice berries are a fruit from the allspice tree native to Jamaica, used in cooking and as an herbal remedy for ailments such as stiff joints and toothache. It has a warm, fragrant aroma and is similar in flavor to cloves. Eugenol and tannins in the berries are responsible for their medicinal properties. Allspice berries […]
