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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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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
What is the equivalent of allspice berries to ground allspice?
According to Barryfarm.com 5 allspice berries is equivalent to 1 tsp ground allspice.
How much ground allspice equals allspice berry?
1 whole teaspoon ground allspice = 5 whole allspice berries
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
Are juniper berries and Jamaica allspice berries the same?
No, juniper berries and Jamaica allspice berries are not the same. Juniper berries come from the juniper plant and are commonly used in gin production and as a spice in cooking. Jamaica allspice berries, on the other hand, come from the Pimenta dioica tree and have a flavor profile that combines elements of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. While both are used in culinary applications, they are distinct in flavor and origin.
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.
What is allspice called in Tamil?
Allspice is called "ஸர்க்கரை படுகல்" (Sarkarai padukal) in Tamil.
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.
