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Most people are unaware that allspice has a few other names. It is also called Jamaica pepper, pepper, myrtle pepper, pimento, pimento, English pepper, and new spice. Allspice is the dried unripe berry of a small shrub called a Pimenta dioica or mid canopy tree.
The shrubs are native to the Greater Antilles, southern Mexico and Central America, although it is now cultivated in many warm countries.
It was named 'allspice' by the English in 1621, because they thought it tasted like a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
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∙ 14y agoAllspice is a dried unripe fruit from the allspice plant. It is so-named because its aroma resembles the combined flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
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∙ 15y agoFive spice powder, a ground combo of cinnamon, cloves, Szechuan pepper, fennel and star anise, is used in Chinese cuisine.
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∙ 15y agoAllspice primarily comes from Southern Mexico and Central America and the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.
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Where does the spice and herb come from?
allspice comes from the berry of the evergreen pimento tree its flavor resembles cinnamon nutmeg and cloves which is why it was named allspice
How much ground allspice equals allspice berry?
1 whole teaspoon ground allspice = 5 whole allspice berries
What is the equivalent of allspice berries to ground allspice?
According to Barryfarm.com 5 allspice berries is equivalent to 1 tsp ground allspice.
What is the difference of grated allspice to whole allspice.?
The grated allspice will lose it's potency more rapidly.
Can you whole allspice instead of ground allspice?
You can indeed.
Where to find allspice berry?
Find allspice berries at longo's supermarket
Does allspice contain nuts?
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 equal how many pimento seeds?
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
Does allspice contain carbon?
Yes, allspice contains carbon atoms. All vegetable matter does.
Can you use allspice instead of nutmeg ginger?
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.
How do you use allspice as a deodorant?
I use powdered allspice + baking soda + cornstarch, about 1:3:3. Powdered allspice is sold in supermarkets and Spanish groceries as pimienta dulce. @PhillyJoeD
Can you use ground allspice instead of whole allspice?
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.
