Allspice Whole (2 lb)

Allspice is a celebrated component of Caribbean cuisine, famous for its sweet, spicy fragrance and piquant flavor. It is a classic ingredient for marinades and jerk rubs, and is often included in hot mulled cider during the frosty winter months. Oil derived from allspice is used in the cosmetic industry, lending its scent to perfumes. Also known as Mexican pimento, allspice comes from a type of myrtle tree and is one of the top seasonings in Mexican cuisine. The whole berries add the flavors of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and juniper to foods and tea blends.

• Botanical Name - Pimenta dioica / Origin - Mexico
• Other Names - Eugenia pimenta, Pimenta officinalis, Jamaica pepper, myrtle pepper, pimenta
• Flavor Profile - Warm and pungent. Blends well with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fennel seed, dill seed, juniper berries, chipotle, cayenne, dried citrus peel and coriander.
• Culinary Usages - Use to infuse flavor into gin or vodka, fish stock, wild game marinades and pickling spice mixes.
• Decorative Usages - Add to potpourri and to simmering spice and herb blends.