“Pimenta dioica”

The allspice is a unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica  tree most commonly found in Jamaica. It gets its name from the unique combination of aromas in its fruit, a blending of the tastes of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with just a little peppery heat.  It is used in Jerks, marinades, pickling, pates,  and desserts. This is ground whole allspice.