Nutmeg

Nutmeg belongs to the myristicaceae family, an evergreen tree native to the Moluccas in Indonesia. Its fruit is yellowish, similar to apricot at first glance; when ripe it splits opens in two valves, showing the deep red mace, which is the fleshy coating that covers the dark shell. There is a sort of almond inside, which is the proper spice. It has a very strong and pungent flavor and a warm taste. It is used to flavor meats and cold cuts, either mature or fresh; for the preparation of fresh pasta with meat, cheese or spinach stuffing; for cakes and creams; to flavor liqueurs and various alcoholic drinks. Its digestive and tonic properties stimulate appetite, reduce nausea and vomiting and calm diarrhea. Nutmeg whole uncalibrated (ABCD) and calibrated (100 - 110 and 80 to 85), ground nutmeg and granulated, origin Indonesia and Grenada Island are also available.