Category: Spices

In 1714 cocoa, coffee and cotton were brought to the island and in 1782, King George III’s botanical advisor Sir Joseph Banks introduced nutmeg to Grenada. There were two key reasons for this: Grenada’s soil was ideal for growing nutmeg; Grenada was closer to Europe than the Dutch East Indies. Where does nutmeg come from […]

Grenada. Grenada: The Caribbean Island That Grows 20% of the World’s Nutmeg. On the southern end of the Caribbean, Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. The country is made up of three main islands—Grenada (the largest) plus Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Does Grenada produce nutmeg? Little Grenada or “Spice […]

The fruit is a pendulous drupe, similar in appearance to an apricot. When fully mature it splits in two, exposing a crimson-coloured aril, the mace, surrounding a single shiny brown seed, the nutmeg. The pulp of the fruit is eaten locally. What part of nutmeg is hallucinogenic? Nutmeg contains myristicin, a natural compound that has […]

In an effort to keep people from replanting the nutmeg they sold, the Dutch dipped it in lime, which effectively prevented it from sprouting. But this wasn’t the only obstacle to overcome in their nutmeg monopoly. The British were still dabbling in nutmeg trade from their stores on the island of Run. Why did the […]

Nutmeg powder helps in balancing oily skin by tightening pores and exfoliating skin. Furthermore, nutmeg powder also helps to reduce inflammation and irritation of the skin, hydrates the skin from deep within, thereby providing a more even complexion and tone. Nutmeg powder suits well even those with sensitive skin. Does nutmeg remove dark spots? Applying […]

Nutmeg is the rarest of spices. Its woody balls are the stones or pips of fruits that plump from the nutmeg tree, the beautifully named Myristica fragrans. You can eat the fruit, too, if you’re lucky enough to get it: in Sulawesi they sugar it, then dry it in the sun so it partially ferments. […]

Grenada, that island in the sun – the spicy one known and loved for its wide variety of spices like nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and more. What country is known for nutmeg? The islands are also known as Spice Islands. Indonesia is the world’s top producer of nutmeg, making up about 50% of the world’s […]

While nutmeg is good for digestion and treating diarrhoea, excessive consumption of this spice can, in fact, further trigger gastrointestinal reactions like diarrhoea, bloating, and even constipation. Does nutmeg powder cause constipation? Adding a pinch of nutmeg to your curries, soups and beverages can improve your digestion. The presence of essential oils in nutmeg has […]

So, why was nutmeg so valuable? Well, Krondl likens it to the iPhone of the 1600s. It was fashionable among the wealthy. It was exotic and potent enough to induce hallucinations — or at least a nutmeg bender, as detailed in this account from The Atlantic. What was nutmeg used for in the 1500s? Nutmeg […]