Native Caribbean spices blend harmoniously with spices from other parts of the world. The vibrant combination of allspice, nutmeg, star anise, cloves, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon provides the foundation for the rich and diverse dishes that make Caribbean cuisine truly exceptional.

Bold, aromatic, and sometimes spicy. The Caribbean spices in our World Flavors spices include Latin favorites like all-purpose sazon, well known island flavors like Jamaican Jerk Seasoning, and bright flavors like lemon garlic.

The most well-known flavor in Caribbean food is the legendary Jerk seasoning, a delicious marinade or rub for meat and fish whose distinctive flavor comes from spices such as allspice and thyme. Explore easy ways to use these herbs and spices for delicious Caribbean food.

Although it sounds like a hodgepodge of every seasoning on the rack, allspice is made from the dried, unripe berry of its eponymous evergreen tree (Pimenta dioica) native to the West Indies and Central America. When ground, this aromatic spice tastes like a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, hence its name.