Allspice is a spice with a flavor similar to that of a combination of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Allspice is sometimes called Jamaica pepper, or pimento. It comes from the immature berries of the pimento tree. The berries are gathered by hand, dried in the sun or in a kiln, and ground into powder or sold whole.
People use allspice to season baked goods, fish, liqueurs, pickles, and smoked meats. Oil from the berries is used in making a perfume for soap and to disguise the taste of some medicines.
