Mace vs Allspice
A side-by-side guide to substituting Allspice for Mace (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tsp of Allspice for every 1 tsp of Mace.
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Allspice
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Allspice is slightly more intense and includes clove notes. Use about ¾ tsp and adjust to taste, as the flavor profile is not identical.
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Allspice is slightly more intense and includes clove notes. Use about ¾ tsp and adjust to taste, as the flavor profile is not identical. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Allspice is slightly more intense and includes clove notes. Use about ¾ tsp and adjust to taste, as the flavor profile is not identical. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Allspice is slightly more intense and includes clove notes..
Allspice is one of the options SubSwap lists for Mace. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Mace substitutes.
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