Nutmeg

Nutmeg comes from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree. It grows in Malaysia, the Caribbean, and Southern India as well. Indonesia produces the majority of the world’s nutmeg. It is sold either ground or in whole seeds. Nutmeg is a rich source of antioxidants, which help protect against the signs of aging and serious conditions such as cancer, heart disease and liver disease. Nutmeg oil is used in dental products. Nutmeg improves mood and has been shown to aid sleep.

It is also the only tropical tree in the world which is credited for bearing two distinct spices – nutmeg and mace.

The spice flavors many dishes, both savory and sweet, in cuisine across the globe. Besides being an exotic spice, nutmeg is grouped under the category of aphrodisiacs, and in cooking, only small quantities – such as a little grating or a pinch of the ground powder – are used to make porridges, soups, meat gravies, beef stew, steaks, roulades, and desserts.

Nutmeg is used in our Cinnamon sugar mix, Sweet dust.