Jamaican Allspice (Pimento) | Whole Berries or Ground Spice

Bring warm, aromatic depth to your kitchen with Jamaican allspice, also known as pimento. Made from the dried berries of Pimenta dioica, this single spice has a flavor reminiscent of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and pepper. Choose whole berries to grind as needed or ground allspice for convenient measuring into everyday recipes.

Choose your format

• Whole berries: Crush or grind for fresh spice blends, or simmer whole and remove before serving.
• Ground spice: Ready to add to marinades, sauces, stews, and baking.
• Available weights: 1 oz, 1/4 lb, 1 lb, 4 lbs, or 10 lbs.
• Product: Dried culinary allspice, not seeds for planting.

Flavor and kitchen uses

Allspice is a distinctive ingredient in Jamaican jerk seasoning and lends warm flavor to marinades, curries, stews, rice dishes, and pickling liquids. It also complements cakes, cookies, fruit desserts, and warm drinks. Imagine mixing a fragrant jerk marinade or adding a pinch to a favorite baked dessert. Begin with a small amount and adjust to taste.

Using whole berries

Grind in a spice grinder or crush with a mortar and pestle. When simmering whole berries in soups, stews, sauces, or beverages, strain them out or remove them before serving.

Storage

Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Measure with clean, dry utensils. Whole berries generally retain their aroma longer than ground spice after opening.