Allspice, also known as Jamaica pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta, or pimento, [a] is the dried unripe berry of Pimenta dioica, a midcanopy tree native to the Greater Antilles, southern …

Dec 27, 2025 · Allspice is a dried spice made from the unripe berries of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean and Central America. Its name comes from its flavor, which resembles …

Oct 26, 2023 · As the name suggests, allspice tastes sort of like a blend of other warming spices. Unlike something like Chinese five spice, which is a real blend, a single allspice berry simply …

Sep 19, 2025 · Often mistaken for a blend of spices, allspice is a single-ingredient seasoning with loads of unique flavor. Its name is derived from the flavor profile—a mixture of nutmeg, black …

Dec 12, 2025 · Allspice is a tropical evergreen tree of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). Its berries are the source of a highly aromatic spice. The plant is native to the West Indies and Central …

Dec 1, 2024 · Allspice, sometimes called Jamaica pepper or pimento, comes from the allspice tree, a tropical evergreen in the myrtle family that is native to the West Indies and Central …

Aug 11, 2025 · Allspice is a versatile spice used in both sweet and savory recipes. What sets it apart from other aromatic spices is its multi-dimensional flavor, which includes hints of …