Mace

Mace is the name of the grid pattern,(reticulum) botanically known as "aril" which covers the shell of nutmeg. When mace is fresh it is fleshy and bright red, when dried it turns orange or amber- yellow. It is more delicate than nutmeg; it is often preferred in food industry for preparations of blends for meat and sausages, for sauces and condiments. It can also be used to flavor fish and crustaceans and in some drinks. It is one of the ingredients of curry and of many spice mixtures. It is a basic ingredient of Indian cuisine. It contains fats, minerals, pigments, cellulose and nitrogenous substances. Mace whole or ground, origin Indonesia (siauw / ambon) or papua is also available.