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Allspice, a spice with many names

Allspice (Pimenta dioica) is a plant and spice from Central America and the West Indies. It is a spice that has many different names. Allspice is known as nail pepper, Jamaican pepper, allspice berry and pimento. However, often the name allspice is used. The seeds are used in dried form or processed into ground allspice.

Allspice was probably already known to the Aztecs and Mayans, who used it to season chocolate. Allspice was introduced to European cuisine in the sixteenth century, after explorers came across it in Jamaica. Today, Jamaica remains the leading producer of allspice.

Healthy Features of Allspice

Allspice, like many other herbs and spices, has healthy features. Allspice is rich in euganol, the same substance that is found in cloves and has especially positive effects on mouth and gum problems. In addition, allspice contains the necessary vitamins and minerals, this ensures that the spice is a healthy addition to a healthy diet.

Flavor of Allspice

Piment has a complex flavor with an aroma reminiscent of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper. This makes the applications of allspice very extensive. In savoury dishes like broths and sauces allspice comes into its own. In addition, allspice is also great to use in sweet dishes such as a spicy pastry.

In Jamaica, they use the wood of the allspice tree for barbecuing the popular Jamaican jerk chicken.

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