Ground allspice is made from dried berries of Pimenta dioica, a Caribbean tree whose flavour combines notes of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a single spice — hence the name. Used in small quantities, it provides trace iron, manganese, and calcium. It is central to Jamaican jerk seasoning, Scandinavian pickling, and Middle Eastern baharat blends.
Use sparingly — it is intense and can easily overpower a dish. A quarter teaspoon is typically sufficient for most recipes. Bloom in hot oil or fat for a few seconds to release the essential oils before adding other ingredients.
Where Allspice, ground Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 1,040 mg | 52% | |
| Calcium | 660 mg | 83% | |
| Magnesium | 130 mg | 35% | |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 54.0 µg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.10 mg | 51% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.90 mg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 1.70 mg | 85% | |
| Zinc | 1.00 mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.550 mg | 55% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.100 mg | 9% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.060 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 2.40 g | — | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.700 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 325 µg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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