Is allspice one spice or a mix of others?

Answer by  Howie65 (42)

Allspice is one spice, which comes from the "allspice berry", specifically, the dried fruit of the pimenta dioica plant, native to central and South America. It is thought to combine the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together.

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

Allspice is not a mixture; it is made from unripe berries of the Pimenta Dioicia plant, which grows in the Caribbean, as well as in Central America and Mexico. Although it is from a single plant, its taste is reminiscent of other spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Allspice is an important flavor in Carribean, Mexican and Middle Eastern cooking.

Answer by  ginger150 (56)

Allspice is not a mixture of spices. It's similar to pepper, but it's ground from the dried berries of the Pimenta dioica. It's from Central America/West Indies.