Allspice has also been used as a deodrant . Volatile oils found in the plant contain , a eugenol weak antimicrobial agent, Allspice is also reported to provide relief for indigestion and gas.
Allspice is called "ஸர்க்கரை படுகல்" (Sarkarai padukal) in Tamil.
1 whole teaspoon ground allspice = 5 whole allspice berries
According to Barryfarm.com 5 allspice berries is equivalent to 1 tsp ground allspice.
The grated allspice will lose it's potency more rapidly.
You can indeed.
Find allspice berries at longo's supermarket
Although allspice has a flavor of blended cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, true allspice is a single spice obtained from the unripened berries of a small evergreen.Although allspice has a flavor of blended cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, true allspice is a single spice obtained from the unripened berries of a small evergreen.
Allspice is the berry of the evergreen pimento tree. 5 whole allspice berries = 1 teaspoon ground allspice Substitute: Combine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground cloves
Yes, allspice contains carbon atoms. All vegetable matter does.
Allspice is a totally different spice from nutmeg or ginger, and as such tastes totally different. While the allspice is often used in conjunction with one of the two, it cannot replace either of them.
I use powdered allspice + baking soda + cornstarch, about 1:3:3. Powdered allspice is sold in supermarkets and Spanish groceries as pimienta dulce. @PhillyJoeD
Allspice is a totally different spice from nutmeg or ginger, and as such tastes totally different. While the allspice is often used in conjunction with one of the two, it cannot replace either of them.