Ground allspice is not, as some people believe, a mixture of spices. Rather, it is the dried fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant.
Allspice is one of the most important ingredients of Caribbean cuisine and is used in Caribbean jerk seasoning it is also an ingredient in commercial sausage preparations and curry powders.
In Great Britain it is used in many dishes, including cakes and as a component of pickling spice.
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Allspice has a strong pungent fragrance that reminds people of a blend of Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg- however it is in fact the dried berry of the Pimenta dioica tree. It has many uses.
Culinary uses include - soups, stews & curries, Jamaican jerked meats, cakes, cookies & pies. In whole form (not ground) it is found in spice blends for some teas and some pickles.
Aromatherapy uses (oil) include - treatment of Arthritis, depression, gastric cramps, indigestion, and nausea. New studies are being made in its use to treat nervous tension/exhaustion, and neuralgia.
According to Barryfarm.com 5 allspice berries is equivalent to 1 tsp ground allspice.
1 whole teaspoon ground allspice = 5 whole allspice berries
The grated allspice will lose it's potency more rapidly.
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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 called "ஸர்க்கரை படுகல்" (Sarkarai padukal) in Tamil.
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.
To convert whole allspice berries to ground allspice, you can use a general rule of thumb that 6 whole allspice berries are roughly equivalent to about 1 teaspoon of ground allspice. However, this conversion can vary based on the size and freshness of the berries, as well as personal preference for flavor intensity. It is always best to grind your own allspice berries as needed for optimal flavor and aroma.
I use powdered allspice + baking soda + cornstarch, about 1:3:3. Powdered allspice is sold in supermarkets and Spanish groceries as pimienta dulce. @PhillyJoeD