Allspice - EUGENIA PIMENTA
(Whole) (Organically Grown) Available in 1 OZ.
Description: Allspice is the dried unripened berry from the Eugenia Pimenta, a tropical evergreen belonging to the Myrtaceae family, with aromatic bark, leaves, and berries. Whole Allspice is the dried unripened berry of the Allspice tree. It has a warm peppery taste that resembles a combination of Cinnamon, Cloves and Nutmeg. Allspice contains vitamin C, vitamin B-1, vitamin B-2 and beta carotene. The whole dried berry is used in cooking and in making potpourris.
Origin: Guatemala
Other Names: Clove Pepper, Jamaican Pepper, Piment, Pimento, Myrtle Pepper
Part Used: Whole dried berry
Culinary Uses: Allspice is used to flavor food, especially to sweeten dishes with its peppery taste. The whole berries can be used in peppermills.
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