7 Facts about allspice: a blog providing info on the delicious spice, allspice.
1) Allspice is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 feet tall and has a trunk that is 2-3 feet in diameter.
2) The name allspice comes from the fact that its flavor is a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3) Allspice berries have the highest antioxidant content among spices.
4) The dried berries are brown or reddish in color when mature.
5) It is an important ingredient in Caribbean jerk seasoning and barbecued meats.
6) In the 16th century, allspice was used as a treatment for stomach problems and flatulence.
7) Allspice can be found on many grocery store shelves today, but it has been replaced in popularity by black pepper and cinnamon in recent years
As well as being an essential ingredient in many dishes, allspice is a very interesting spice. It is known to have a unique flavor and smell, and is appreciated for the warm feeling it gives you when you eat it. Here are seven facts about allspice that you may not know:
1.) The name allspice comes from the Dutch word “spijs van dreven” meaning dried berries of the daphne plant. Dried berries from any other plant cannot be marketed as “allspice” or “Jamaica pepper”.
2.) Allspice was first referred to as pimenta, which means “pepper”, because back then spices were generally used to add heat to food.
3.) The leaves of the pimento tree can be used in cooking and has a similar taste to bay leaves.
4.) Common uses of allspice include pickling, chutney, curry, stews, soups, marinades and for flavoring beer.
5.) Allspice can be ground up with salt and used as a meat rub or can be added to barbecue sauce.
6.) You can also put allspice in your cookies and cakes too!
7.) If you
Allspice is a sweet and warm, but not intense, flavor. Allspice has a very distinct aroma that is often compared to a blend of cloves and cinnamon, although it is also similar to juniper berries, nutmeg, and pepper.
The Allspice tree can grow up to a height of 25 feet tall with an equal spread. The leaves are dark green in color and turn yellow when the tree matures. The fruit of the allspice tree is a small red berry that resembles peppercorns.
Allspice is the dried, unripe fruit of a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It is also known as pimento, myrtle pepper, newspice or Jamaica pepper. The name allspice comes from the fact that it tastes like a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
Allspice can be grown in subtropical or tropical climate zones, but it needs a frost free environment to grow. It grows best in rich and well drained soil. In its natural habitat it can grow up to 20 feet tall, but cultivated allspice rarely exceeds 8 feet. It is a slow growing species and produces berries after 5-7 years of cultivation. The berries are harvested when they reach between 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length and then air dried for several weeks before being used as a spice.
The flavor of allspice is very strong and has been described as similar to a mix of cinnamon, cloves and pepper–hence its common name “Jamaican Pepper”. It is closely related to bay leaves; they both come from similar evergreen trees in the myrtle family.
Allspice is used in Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, pickling recipes and marinades for meat.
When Christopher Columbus reached the Caribbean in 1492, he was surprised to find that the local people were using a spice he had never heard of. He named it “allspice” because he thought it had a flavor of several spices all at once (which it sort of does).
In the US today, we use “allspice” to refer to the dried berry of a tree native to Central America and Mexico, but in many other places around the world, “allspice” refers to a combination of other spices such as cardamom and cinnamon.
The name is confusing because allspice tastes nothing like a combination of other spices. It’s unique. It has a warm, peppery flavor that makes it popular in baked goods and barbecue rubs.
Before you go out picking your own allspice berries, read our guide on where to find them and how to tell when they’re ripe so you can be sure you get one with its full flavor potential!
Allspice was initially called “the Devil’s apple” and in early America, it was considered a herb not a spice. It is the only spice that is produced solely for export and its name comes from the fact that it is a combination of cloves, cinnamon, galanga and pepper.
Taste of allspice berries: Sweet when young but becomes hotter as it matures.
Source: Jamaica
Chemical makeup: Allspice contains eugenol which is anti-microbial, anti-fungal, analgesic, anti-flatulent and anti-bacterial
Allspice berries are the fruit of an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, which is also known as pimenta, Jamaica pepper and newspice. The tree grows up to 30 feet tall and has glossy leaves, small white flowers and red berries.
The allspice tree is a slow-growing plant that can live for more than 100 years. Its wood is hard, heavy and durable and was used in shipbuilding in colonial times. Allspice wood was also used for furniture making and charcoal production.
