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Allspice

Other names: allspice berries

The berry of the evergreen "pimento tree" and commonly used in Jamaican cooking. Allspice is one of key ingredients in "jerk spice" mixtures. The spice has a flavor of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, thus the name "allspice".
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Substitute for allspice

Combine 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves | 5 whole allspice berries are = to 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Equivalents

1 oz   =   4 1/2 tbsp (ground)

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#2001)
Serving Size
1 tbsp (6 grams)
Calories
16
Total Fat
1g
  Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
5mg
Potassium
63mg
Total Carbohydrates
4g
  Dietary Fiber
1g
  Sugars
0g
Protein
0g

Ingredients

Allspice is a Whole natural berry and is not made up of any other ingredients.

 

 

 

 

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