Organic Allspice Berries, Pimenta dioica, are also referred to as organic pimento berries, whole allspice berries or organic dried allspice berries. This spice comes from the family Myrtaceae, or myrtle, and is closely related to clove, eucalyptus, guava and the bay rum tree. 

Allspice’s name and multi-faceted flavor means it is often mistakenly thought of as a blend, but it is in fact one spice that comes from one berry. It is the only spice that is grown exclusively in the Western Hemisphere and is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Businesses that frequently purchase Organic Allspice Berries are: 

• American and Indian restaurants; 
• bagel and breakfast shops; 
• catering companies; 
• brewers; and 
• companies that manufacture biltong or jerky

We also have Organic Ground Allspice, Allspice Berries, Ground Allspice, Jamaican Allspice Berries, and Ground Jamaican Allspice available.

Flavor Profile

Organic Allspice Berries are peppery and astringent, with notes of cinnamon, citrus, and clove. 

How To Use

Organic Allspice Berries have a wide range of uses, and can be found with meats like chicken, pork, lamb, beef, and seafood. Add to chicken, tomato, and vegetable soup, or to chilis, gravies, and marinades. Or steep in rum to make a homemade Allspice dram for cocktails.

Allspice is often used in pickling or in relish dishes. It is delicious on carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnips and winter squash, and is also at home in sweet treats like apple pie, fruit compote, pumpkin pie, chili sauces, plum pudding, rice pudding, cookies, gingerbread, spice cakes, or sweet rolls.

Allspice works well in combination with chili powder, cloves, coriander, garlic, ginger, mustard, pepper, rosemary and thyme.