Allspice 100g Mr Cook

Allspice Mr Cook 100g

Allspice is the fruit of the allspice (Pimenta dioica) characterized by a spicy aftertaste and pleasant aroma. Allspice comes from the Caribbean, and today it is widely cultivated in Latin America, South America, India and Australia. It is a valued spice in various dishes, it has a number of health-promoting properties.

Chemical ingredients and properties of allspice

Allspice substances have anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving properties. The eugenol contained in the fruit, an oil from the terpenes group, has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, which reduces the occurrence of flatulence, diarrhea and constipation. Allspice has an inhibitory effect on some strains of bacteria (Escherichia coli) and fungi. It also has an antioxidant effect due to the content of flavonoids such as quercetin, tannins and vitamin C. And antioxidant equals anti-cancer activity. The fruits of allspice contain a lot of potassium, which has a beneficial effect on blood pressure and the circulatory system, as well as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, which are responsible for the proper functioning of the skeletal system and a number of processes related to the production of nucleic acids and energy processes in cells.

Nutritional and energy value of 100g of allspice fruit (according to USDiA)

Energy value 262 Kcal

Carbohydrates 72g (fiber 21g), 8.7g, protein 6g

Minerals: Potassium 1044mg, Calcium 661mg, Magnesium 135mg, Phosphorus 113mg, Sodium 77mg, Iron 7mg, Zinc 1mg, Copper 0.5mg

Vitamins: C 39mg, A 27µg, B (including niacin 2.86mg, pyridoxine 0.21mg, thiamine 0.1mg)

Allspice in the kitchen

Allspice is used to flavor sauces, soups, marinades (pickles), meat, fish, sauerkraut (cabbage, cucumbers), ketchup.

They are also used in the preparation of desserts (in the USA) or in the production of liqueurs.