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Allspice

Allspice (Whole spices variety)

Allspice is a whole spice, known for its mild flavor profile, and rich in essential nutrients like Trace vitamins, Iron, Manganese.

Regional names

Allspice

Origin

Allspice is cataloged inside the whole spices lane of spices & seasonings.

Native region

Global temperate and subtropical zones

Season

Available year-round depending on form, preservation, or sourcing

Food Combinations & Timing

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Safe Combination Profile

It is safe to eat this food item with other food items.

Nutritional profile

Calories

270 kcal / 100 g

Protein

9.0 g

Carbs

45.0 g

Fat

9.0 g

Fiber

19.8 g

Water content

Low

Glycemic index

Negligible in culinary amounts

Vitamins

  • Trace vitamins

Minerals

  • Iron
  • Manganese
  • Calcium

Health benefits

Evidence-aligned highlights

  • Provides key macronutrients and micronutrients that support metabolic vitality.
  • Contributes essential dietary compounds that support tissue structure and recovery.
  • Ready for future custom nutritional mapping.

Flavor notes

Mild

Texture

Crisp

Aroma

Fresh

Pairings

Various flavor pairings

Safety & toxicity

Edible parts

Standard edible portions

Toxic or risky parts

Discard non-food-grade or spoiled forms

Raw vs cooked

Safe to consume according to culinary standards.

Allergies & intolerances

No common allergy warning.

Drug interactions

No major interactions for normal food amounts.

Safe daily limit

Enjoy as part of a balanced diet.

⚠️ Notice: This safety profile is a general guideline. Dietary tolerances differ; consult a healthcare professional for allergies or drug interactions. See our full disclaimer.

Who should avoid & how to handle it

Who should avoid or moderate

  • General population safe.

Preparation & storage

  • Clean: Wash or wipe clean according to the usual market form.
  • Cut: Slice, chop, or portion as needed for your recipe.
  • Cook: Prepared raw or cooked according to recipe preference.
  • Store: Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate.
  • Preserve: Freeze or dry for longer storage.

Cuisine & cultural use

Common cuisines

  • Global culinary use

Allspice appears in Global culinary use, often because its flavor structure and prep speed fit both everyday cooking and ceremonial dishes.

Dynamic Substitutions

No alternatives recorded for this specific item. It is chemically or botanically unique in the database.

🌱 Cultivation & Production

Allspice Home Growing Guide

Learn how to grow and cultivate allspice at home, whether you live in an urban apartment or have access to outdoor garden land.

Apartment Friendly

✗ Not Ideal for Apartments

No

Urban Space Advice

Not recommended for apartments unless using specialized dwarf varieties in large, heavy pots.

Difficulty

Hard

Propagation

Grafting (commercial propagation) or seeds (slower growth).

Soil Type

Deep, well-draining garden soil

Watering

Deep watering once a week

Sunlight

Full sun (8+ hours daily)

Best Season

Spring planting; fruits in Summer/Autumn

Step-by-Step Growing Guide

  1. 1

    For garden planting: Choose a sunny spot with deep, fertile, well-draining soil.

  2. 2

    Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as the container.

  3. 3

    Water deeply once a week, especially during the first two years and during fruiting.

  4. 4

    Prune annually in late winter to remove dead wood and shape the tree for sun exposure.

Quick recipes

Fast recipes using Allspice

Dinner

Allspice Egg Curry

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Hard-boiled eggs simmered in a highly fragrant gravy spiced with ground allspice berries.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp oil

Nutrition

  • 195 kcal
  • 13 g protein
  • 8 g carbs
  • 13 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Sauté onion in oil until browned; add tomato puree.
  2. 2Stir in allspice, turmeric, and salt; cook until oil separates.
  3. 3Add eggs, poke with a fork, add 1/2 cup water, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Dinner

Jamaican Slow-Braised Oxtail Stew

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Melt-in-your-mouth tender oxtails slow-simmered in rich dark gravy with butter beans.

Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 800 g cut oxtail pieces
  • 1 cup cooked butter beans
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 cups beef or vegetable stock

Nutrition

  • 520 kcal
  • 42 g protein
  • 14 g carbs
  • 32 g fat

Preparation Steps

  1. 1Marinate oxtail pieces in soy sauce, allspice, and chopped onions for 30 minutes.
  2. 2Brown oxtail in a heavy Dutch oven over high heat.
  3. 3Pour in stock, add scotch bonnet pepper, cover tightly, and simmer on low for 2 hours.
  4. 4Stir in butter beans for the final 15 minutes until gravy is rich and thick.