The “allspice” plant, fascinatingly, derives its name from the English, who thought it combined the flavour of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cloves. Interestingly, the Allspice plant is found in the Western Ghats in places that were once inhabited by the Dutch and Portugese. The good soil strength in these areas causes the plant to grow well.

An Allspice Plant

What’s most fascinating about this plant is that it seems to possess a combination of the flavor of all spices! Interestingly, however, it has a flavor that is unique to itself. This remarkable plant is known by different names such as Jamaica Pepper, Kurundu, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, and Newspice.

An Allspice Plant at Orange County, Coorg

In India, the leaves of the All spices plant are used for preparing meat dishes and chutneys. In America, they are used for preparing desserts such as cakes on account of the flavor they provide. They are also one of the most crucial ingredients used in Caribbean cuisine. To exemplify, they are used in the Caribbean ‘jerk seasoning’, which is also used in Coorg for culinary purposes.

Leaves of the Allspice Plant

The All spices plant is a member of the Myrtle family. In Jamaican cuisine, the leaves of the All spices plant play a role similar to that of Bay Leaves in Indian cooking. These leaves are normally used in regions where they are grown in greater quantity. The seeds of this plant are valuable as they are sun dried and used for medicinal purposes such as to treats colds and coughs.

In conclusion, do not forget to take note of this wonderful plant on your next Plantation Tour at Orange County, Coorg.

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