McCormick Ground Allspice

McCormick Ground Allspice is a small but versatile jar you’ll spot in the spice aisle alongside cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, and sometimes featured in seasonal baking displays during the holidays. Packaged in McCormick’s familiar small jar with a shaker or flip-cap lid (0.90 oz), it signals convenience and pantry-stability — a single-ingredient ground spice made from hand-picked allspice berries. Shoppers reach for it on trips focused on holiday baking, comfort cooking and Caribbean-inspired meals. Its story is one of heritage: McCormick positions itself as a reliable, mid-market brand that promises consistent flavor and kitchen practicality rather than trendy health claims. The label is straightforward — large product name, brand logo, and an ingredient list with only “Ground Allspice,” not marketed to kids and rarely carrying organic certification; it tends not to lean on health-halo claims beyond purity and traditional quality. In processing terms, this is a minimally processed dried and ground spice: whole berries are dried and milled to powder, shelf-stable and ready to use. Sensory notes emphasize a warm, peppery, clove-cinnamon-nutmeg combination: aromatic and slightly sweet with a peppery bite; the powder is fine and disperses easily in batters, sauces and rubs. Rituals around it include spooning a pinch into pumpkin pie, stirring into stews or rubs, or adding to a brine for holiday turkey — small measures that have outsized effects on aroma and nostalgia. It fits neatly into American kitchens as a dependable, quietly flavorful staple.