Combination of nutmeg, ginger, juniper and cinnamon — all at once!

Allspice comes from the dried “peppercorns” of a variety of myrtle tree that grows in South America and Southern Mexico. Its name refers to a flavor profile similar to nutmeg, ginger, juniper and cinnamon — all at once!

Allspice contains anywhere from 3-4% volatile oil, which is about 80% eugenol derived from the glands in the pericarp of the seeds. Some resin of an unknown amount may be present along with vitamins A, B1, B2, and C. It also has proteins, lipids, and minerals.

Whole allspice berries provide concentrated flavor in foods whether used whole or freshly ground, and has a longer shelf life than powdered allspice. Stored properly, whole allspice will remain viable for years.

Try It As

Decorative -- Add to potpourri and to simmering spice and herb blends.
Culinary -- Use to infuse flavor into gin or vodka, fish stock, wild game marinades and pickling spice mixes. Blends well with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fennel seed, dill seed, juniper berries, chipotle, cayenne, dried citrus peel and coriander.
Industrial -- Allspice is a common ingredient used in perfumery, particularly in men's colognes and deodorants.

If buying Ground Allspice, it will be grinded on a per order basis.

Organic is available in drop-down menu as "Other" option.

Botanical name: Pimenta dioica
aka: Mexican pimento, Pimento, Eugenia Piment, Eugenia pimenta, Jamaica Pepper, Piment de la Jamaïque, Pimenta dioica, Pimenta officinalis, Pimento, Pimienta de Jamaica, Poivre Anglais, Poivre Aromatique, Poivre de Jamaïque, Poivre de la Jamaïque, Quatre-Épices, Spanish Pimienta, Toute-Épice, Water of Pimento, West Pimenta Officinalis.
Origin: Conventional: Mexico.  Organic: Guatemala
Notes: Vegan Certified. Organic Non-GMO. Earth Kosher Certified. Approximate cups per lb: 5