Jamaican Pimento – 5 Kg
Jamaican Pimento is a key flavor in Jamaican jerk seasoning and Mexican spice blend. It adds peppery sweetness to cakes, cookies, and fruit pies. Pimento or allspice is indigenous to the Caribbean Island and was found growing in Jamaica by Spanish invaders.
Pimento seeds also contain an essential oil named eugenol which can also be harvested and used as a home remedy for sore muscles and arthritis. This essential oil, eugenol, is also used as a tonic for the nervous system to help treat exhaustion and mental fatigue.
What is pimento used for?
The dried pimento berries are widely used in Jamaica as a seasoning for jerk chicken and pork, and also as an ingredient in packaged seasonings such as curry powder. In Jamaica, pimento is also used as a spice in soups, barbecue sauces, cakes and even alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Product of Jamaica
Ship from Jamaica
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