¿Qué es Allspice?
A dried, unripe berry from the Pimenta dioica tree, tasting like a blend of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
"The \"one-stop-shop\" spice that tricks your palate into tasting an entire blend, simplifying complex flavor profiles."
¿A qué sabe Allspice?
Warm, aromatic, sweet, woody, hints of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg
- Taste
- Warm, Pungent, Sweet, Spicy (mild), Complex
- Texture
- Fine Powder (ground), Woody (whole)
- Aroma
- Aromatic, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pepper
- Acidity
- Low
Technical Metrics
Antioxidant Capacity (ORAC Score)
17,900 µmol TE/100g
Global Production (Metric Tons/Year)
~4,000
Peak Harvest Season
July - September
Información Nutricional
Per 2.3g (1 tsp)El Secreto del Chef
Toasting whole allspice berries lightly before grinding intensifies their aromatic compounds, releasing a deeper, more complex flavor profile into your dishes.
Sustitutos y Proporciones de Allspice
El mejor sustituto para Allspice es Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg Mix, usado en una proporción de 1:1 (equal parts). Best substitute, replicates the combined flavor profile very closely.
| Sustituto | Proporción | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg Mix Mejor | 1:1 (equal parts) | Best substitute, replicates the combined flavor profile very closely. |
| Ground Cloves | 1:0.5 (use half) | Dominant flavor in allspice, but lacks complexity. Use less. |
| Pumpkin Pie Spice | 1:1 | Already a blend of similar spices, can work in sweet applications. |
| Garam Masala (small amount) | 1:0.5 (use half) | Offers warmth and complexity, but with different undertones (cardamom, cumin). |
Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Allspice
- Buy whole berries for maximum freshness and grind as needed.
- For ground, check for vibrant aroma.
¿Con Qué Combina Bien Allspice?
- Jerk chicken
- curries
- stews
- baked goods (pies
- cakes)
- mulled wine
- pickles.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿A qué sabe Allspice?
Warm, aromatic, sweet, woody, hints of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg Aromatic, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pepper
¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Allspice?
El mejor sustituto es Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg Mix (1:1 (equal parts)). Best substitute, replicates the combined flavor profile very closely.
¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Allspice?
Buy whole berries for maximum freshness and grind as needed. For ground, check for vibrant aroma.