What is Nutmeg? Well, Nutmeg
is an ever green tree that reaches about 10 meter height and produces two
different spices. Nutmeg and mace are the output of this tree. Nutmeg is
actually a dried kernel of the seed where as mace is dried aril surroundings of
the seeds (Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans,
and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed). Nutmeg tree
belongs to the family of “Myristicaceae” and genus of “Myristica”. Nutmeg & mace are used to make
medicine. Nutmeg and mace are used for diarrhea, nausea, stomach spasms and
pain, and intestinal gas. Nutmeg used as condiment in sweet foods. Dutch dishes use the seasonings
in ground form. Nutmeg oleoresin used in preparation of meat products, soups,
sauces, baked foods, puddings etc. Nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and
toiletries. To read more Click Here.
