Organic allspice type Jamaica | whole

What is it about / Product description

Organic allspice, also called Jamaican pepper or pimento, is a warm, spicy whole spice with notes of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper. The brown, whole berries from Guatemala and Mexico are classics of Caribbean cuisine. At Biova you receive them as economical bulk goods for professional kitchens and ambitious home cooks.

Because it is harvested unripe, the content of essential oils in organic allspice remains particularly high, resulting in an intense, well-rounded aroma. Gentle drying and careful cleaning ensure consistent quality of the brown chunks or whole berries. Biova relies on controlled organic cultivation and a reliable selection of raw materials for a clean, single-origin product.

In the kitchen, organic allspice refines stews, game, sausages and pickled vegetables as well as sweet pastries and desserts. Whole berries can be stored for a long time and freshly crushed in a mortar or cooked whole as needed. This allows you to aromatize stocks, soups, sauces and marinades in a targeted way and make optimal use of this spice’s versatility.

Origin

The allspice berries for Biova come from selected growing regions in Guatemala and Mexico. Tropical warm climate, abundant rainfall and nutrient-rich soils provide ideal conditions for the evergreen pimento tree. Altitude and microclimate support the typical, multi-layered Jamaican aroma.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The plants are cultivated in organic farming without synthetic pesticides or mineral fertilizers. The berries are harvested while still green and unripe, when the proportion of essential oils is highest. They are then gently dried until they turn brown and are processed as whole chunks / berries into bulk goods for Biova.

Special features

Allspice combines the aromas of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper in a single spice and is therefore particularly versatile. Whole berries release their aroma slowly and are ideal for long cooking times. The brown color, the grain size "chunks / whole" and the practical bulk / retail variants make the product attractive for gastronomy, manufacturers and heavy users.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the country of origin, there are subtle nuances in flavor: goods from Guatemala usually taste somewhat milder and more balanced, while allspice from Mexico tends to be stronger and more aromatic. Gentle drying and cleaning for Biova ensure a clear, clean aroma profile in both cases. Differences arise mainly from regional growing conditions and harvest times.

Taste & aroma

Organic allspice smells warm, spicy and slightly sweet with distinct notes of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. The taste shows a medium, pepper-like heat that is, however, rounder and softer. The complex spiciness suits hearty dishes just as well as sweet baked goods and harmonizes well with other spices.

Possible applications

• For cooking with stews, game ragouts, soups and stocks
• For marinades, sausages, pickled vegetables and fruits
• As an aromatic component in pastries, desserts and custom spice blends

Product specification

• Country of origin: Guatemala, Mexico
• Grain size: chunks / whole
• Color: brown
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg bulk goods per unit