Category: Spices

Nutmeg, dubbed “black gold” by locals, was introduced from the East to Grenada in 1843. Currently accounting for around nine per cent of Grenada’s total harvested area, the crop provides income to approximately 30 per cent of the island’s population. Which Caribbean country produces nutmeg? On the southern end of the Caribbean, Grenada is one […]

Myristica fragrans, normally thought of as just the receptacle from which the valuable spices nutmeg and mace are extracted, does have edible flesh, sometimes referred to as the ‘fruit-wall’. What is a nutmeg nut called? Although the word nutmeg contains the word “nut,” it is not related to peanuts or tree nuts. It is a […]

1 It’s not a nut. Nutmeg is the seed kernel inside a yellow fruit of the nutmeg tree, an evergreen native to the Molucca Islands (sometimes called the Spice Islands) of Indonesia. Is nutmeg a nut? No! Although the word nutmeg contains the word “nut,” it is not related to peanuts or tree nuts. It […]

Nutmeg oil is used in the perfume industry in “spicy” perfumes, men’s fragrances, after-shaves and lotions3, and is an interesting and warm top note in floral blends. Is nutmeg a top middle or base note? Base notes: Cedar wood, cinnamon, patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla. Middle notes: Clove, geranium, lemon grass, nutmeg, ylang-ylang. Top notes: Bergamot, […]

Aromatic Description Nutmeg Essential Oil smells spicy, sweet and woody. It is similar in aroma to the cooking spice, but it is much more fragrant. What blends well with nutmeg essential oil? Nutmeg essential oil will blend well with orange, coriander, petitgrain, rosemary, or clary sage oils. Blends Well With. Bay, clary sage, coriander, geranium, […]

mace. The mace, which is the outer coating of the nutmeg seed, is removed first and ground into a red-colored spice, while the nutmeg pit or seed can either be kept whole or ground up. What is the outside of a nutmeg called? MaceMace is the red lacy coating (called the aril) that encases the […]

It is crystalline and, owing to its high boiling point, is mainly found in the last portions of the distillate. Myristicin is toxic to human beings and large doses of nutmeg or its oil may cause convulsions. Is nutmeg essential oil safe? High doses of Nutmeg essential oil in the body (whether applied topically, inhaled, […]

Nutmeg is a vital member of any mixed spice but especially good combined with cinnamon, the two of them creating an almost perfect welcoming, warming aroma. It also has a special affinity with cardamom; both are great on hot coffee and in or on coffee cake. What flavors pair well with nutmeg? Nutmeg. Herbs and […]

A popular spice available in both ground and whole form, nutmeg is known for its warm, nutty flavor, making it the perfect addition to comforting sweet and savory dishes. Once ground, nutmeg spice takes on a warm and aromatic flavor with notes of clove. Does nutmeg taste like cinnamon? They’re completely different. Cinnamon is warm, […]

The spice nutmeg has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavour many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog. Why does my nutmeg smell bad? If water gets to the package of whole or ground nutmeg, there will […]

A honey-and-nutmeg mask is one of these: soothing, fragrant and quite effective against acne scars. Honey and nutmeg each has curative properties that help to prevent infection and reduce swelling, and may actually help new skin growth. Does nutmeg remove acne scars? (1 tbsp) Nutmeg: has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce the appearance of […]

And the Dutch wanted the last nutmeg-producing island that the British controlled, as well as territory in South America that produced sugar. “So they [the Dutch] traded Manhattan, which wasn’t so important in those days, to get nutmeg and sugar.” What did the Dutch do to get nutmeg? In an effort to keep people from […]

Dutch traders. Plot the route of 17th-century merchants with our geo-tour of the nutmeg trade, then watch our video, from the National Geographic Channel’s series “Eat: The Story of Food.” Learn how Dutch traders ruthlessly controlled the nutmeg trade—and helped shape the American cultural landscape in the process. Who controlled the spice trade? The Dutch […]

Just like honey and nutmeg, cinnamon boosts skin health – adds plumpness and smoothness. It also works wonders in clearing up acne and skin irritations. When honey is combined with nutmeg and cinnamon, it makes a great concotion that works to clear up acne, zits, fine lines, skin irritations, redness, sebum etc. What does honey […]

Unlike ground nutmeg, this variety, lasts indefinitely as long as its stored properly. What really distinguishes whole nutmeg from its ground counterpart is the potent flavor. Whole nutmeg is stronger tasting and has considerably more flavor. Is fresh nutmeg stronger than ground? Freshly ground nutmeg is stronger than already ground nutmeg – you might want […]

How to Use Nutmeg Add it to coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or warm milk. Use it to season vegetables such as cauliflower and sweet potato. Sprinkle over oatmeal or other breakfast cereals. Sprinkle over fruit for an added kick. Bake with it. Add to seasonal beverages such as eggnog, mulled cider, and mulled wine. How […]