Allspice Powder

Pimenta dioica

Origin: Guatemala

Allspice is a valued and versatile spice used to flavor a variety of dishes, from cakes and desserts to vegetables. Allspice is very common in Caribbean and Jamaican cooking, providing a pleasantly biting and spicy addition to jerk recipes, stews, meats, and gumbos. The plant is native to the Americas, but is now cultivated worldwide. The name originates from the flavor, which is said to be like a combination of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.