What is allspice?
Q: What is allspice?
A: Allspice is a spice that comes from the dried unripe fruit of the Pimenta dioica plant, which is native to the West Indies, southern Mexico and Central America.
Q: Why is it called allspice?
A: It is called allspice because the flavor of the berry is like a mixture of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Q: What is allspice used for?
A: Allspice is used in baking, mostly for making mincemeat and mixed pickling spice.
Q: Who discovered allspice?
A: Allspice was discovered by the early Spanish explorers, who mistook it for a type of pepper.
Q: Is allspice the only spice grown in the Western Hemisphere?
A: Yes, allspice is the only spice grown in the Western Hemisphere.
Q: Where does the best allspice come from?
A: The best allspice comes from Jamaica where the weather and soil are best for the berries.
Q: Why are there only a few allspice trees left?
A: The wild trees were cut down to get the berries and only a few allspice trees are left, but there are many plantations in Mexico and Central America.
