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Webb James Pimento (Allspice)

Webb James Pimento (Allspice) also called “Jamaican pepper” or “pepper cloves” belongs to the Mirtaceae family, like Mediterranean myrtle. It is an evergreen tree native to Jamaica, with berries gathered in clusters. Its fresh berries are harvested when unripe and green, which turn brown after sun drying. It looks like pepper with larger grains.

Ingredient Name: Allspice

Functions: Spice

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based

End Uses: Bread, Nutraceuticals

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    Identification & Functionality

    Flavor Family
    Ingredient Name
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Allspice, Botanicals
    Technologies
    Origin

    Mexico, Jamaica.

    Food Composition

    Minerals, vitamins A, B, C, D and E, Essential oil (even up to 5% in the Jamaican variety), consisting of eugenol, phellandrene, cineol, methyleugenol.

    Features & Benefits

    Healing Effect
    • Pimento has digestive analgesic and antiseptic properties like cardamom berries, thanks to its eugenol content which is 90% of the essential oil extracted from its fruit.
    • It has healing effects on abdominal colic, swelling, toothache and stomatitis. The infusion of allspice is used against respiratory infections.

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Culinary Use
    • Allspice has a spicy flavor, slightly hot: it reminds of the aroma of cloves, of cinnamon sticks and nutmeg too. This is the reason for the English name “Allspice”.
    • It is used to flavor meats, smoked meat, game, but also bread and bakery.
    • It is used to store fish, pork, beef, vegetables and other canned foods.
    • It can be in some curry recipes, and in many spice mixtures.
    • An essential oil is extracted from its leaves, often used to flavor meats and meat preparations.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications
    • International Food Standard
    • BRC
    • Sedex
    • USDA Organic
    • AEO
    • ISO 9001

    Packaging & Availability

    Our Offer Includes

    Whole Allspice berries, cleaned, ground or crushed.

    Storage & Handling

    Preservation

    The allspice berries should be stored in a cool, dry and dark place.