Pimento (Allspice)
Origin: GuatemalaPimento — better known internationally as Allspice — is the dried, unripe berry of Pimenta dioica. Crezantium sources ours from Guatemala.
Crezantium: a leading exporter of Pimento (Allspice) from Guatemala. We supply bulk whole and ground allspice berries to international spice buyers, packed to your specification.
What Is Pimento (Allspice)?
Pimento is commonly called “Allspice” in English because its flavor reads like a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove — not because it's a mix of spices. It's the dried, unripe berry of Pimenta dioica, a tree native to Central America and the Caribbean. One important disambiguation: this pimento is not the same as the “pimento” sweet red pepper used to stuff olives — same word, unrelated plant. Guatemala is a major grower, and the berries are picked green, then dried in the sun until they turn dark brown.
| Name | Common In |
|---|---|
| Allspice | Common English name |
| Pimienta | Spanish / trade name |
| Jamaica Pepper | Older English name |
| Newspice | Historical English name |
Where It's Used
Culinary — primary use
Whole or ground, allspice is a core ingredient in Caribbean jerk seasoning, pickling spice blends, baked goods, and mulled or spiced beverages.
Essential Oil
Pimento oil, extracted from the berries and leaves, is used in fragrance and flavoring applications.
Traditional & Medicinal
Used traditionally in various folk remedies across its growing regions.
Beverage Flavoring
Used to flavor mulled wine, spiced cider and other warm beverages.
Buyer FAQ
No — that's a common mix-up. This pimento (allspice) is the dried berry of Pimenta dioica; the red pepper used to stuff olives is an unrelated sweet pepper that happens to share the same common name.
Because its flavor resembles a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove — not because it's a blend of multiple spices. It's a single, whole spice.
Primarily culinary — jerk seasoning, pickling spice, baking and mulled beverages — plus some traditional and aromatic uses.
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