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Contrary to its name, what spice is not a blend but the dried brown berry of the Pimenta dioica tree, native to the Caribbean?

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Allspice

It earned its name because its flavor profile resembles a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It is a fundamental ingredient in Caribbean jerk seasoning and Middle Eastern stews.

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