Allspice, also called 
Jamaica pepper, is an aromatic 
spice that tastes like a combination of 
cinnamon and 
cloves, but 
hotter and more 
peppery.  Fresh leaves are often used for smoking meats where allspice is a local crop; it is most easily found elsewhere as dried fruits. It is used in Caribbean jerk seasoning, in mole sauces, and in 
pickling; it can also be found in commercial 
sausage preparations and 
curry powders[?].
 
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