| introduction | allspice, alias Zhongxiangzi, Jamaican pepper, etc., is the dried fruit of the Myrtle family Zhongxiangzi. Because of its unique mixed aromatic smell of clove, cinnamon and cardamom, it is named Zhongxiangzi. Its main producing areas are Jamaica, Cuba and other Central and South American countries, and it is also widely planted in Guangdong, Hainan and other places in my country. In addition to being used as condiments and spices, allspice is used for flavoring of fish and meat dishes, or ground into powder and added to soup for flavoring, its essential oil also has certain medicinal value, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other effects.
Zhongxiang cotyledon oil is a light yellow liquid, and the aroma is spicy. It has a mild aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Dante has a prominent fragrance and a lasting aroma. The fruit of Zhongxiangzi contains 2% ~ 5% essential oil, and the oil content in the stems and leaves is relatively low, but the composition of stem and leaf oil is similar to that of fruit oil. |
| Source | Wild allspice is produced in the East Indies, West Indies and Central America, and is now mainly produced in Jamaica, China, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Brazil and other countries. China's Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian have been introduced for many years. |
