Naturevibe Botanicals Nutmeg Whole 1.76oz (50gm) | Non-GMO and Gluten Free | Indian Spice | Adds Aroma and Flavor
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Naturevibe Botanicals Nutmeg Whole 1.76oz (50gm) | Non-GMO and Gluten Free | Indian Spice | Adds Aroma and Flavor
Nutmeg, (Myristica fragrans), tropical evergreen tree (family Myristicaceae) and the spice made of its seed. The tree is native to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, of Indonesia and is principally cultivated there and in the West Indies.
Whole nutmeg will stay fresh indefinitely, but should always be stored away from heat and moisture. If your nutmeg use is only occasional, buying whole nutmeg is the best option because each time it is grated it will provide fresh, fragrant, and flavorful spice.
Nutmeg has a long culinary history and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. In the United States, one of the most common uses is in desserts, especially apple or pumpkin pie. Nutmeg can also be used to flavor meats and is often an ingredient in spice blends such as garam masala or curry.
Your immune system needs nutrients like manganese, iron, potassium, and various vitamins that can be found in wondrous nutmeg.
The spice nutmeg has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm slightly sweet taste; Nutmeg is also used in a variety of beverages, such as eggnog, chai, mulled wine, or as a garnish over foamy coffee drinks. It is one of the spices included in pumpkin spice mix and in items that are part of the pumpkin spiced food trend.Nutmeg is particularly well suited for creamy or cheesy dishes and is often added to alfredo or bechamel sauce to create depth.
â–ºNutmeg trees may reach a height of about 20 metres (65 feet). They yield fruit eight years after sowing, reach their prime in 25 years, and bear fruit for 60 years or longer. 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. ).
â–ºThe name nutmeg is also applied in different countries to other fruits or seeds: the Jamaica, or calabash, nutmeg derived from Monodora myristica (family Annonaceae); the Brazilian nutmeg from Cryptocarya moschata (family Lauraceae); the Peruvian nutmeg from Laurelia aromatica (family Atherospermataceae); the Madagascar, or clove, nutmeg from Ravensara aromatica (family Lauraceae); and the California, or stinking, nutmeg from Torreya californica (family Taxaceae).
â–ºNutmeg and mace contain 7 to 14 percent essential oil, the principal components of which are pinene, camphene, and dipentene. Nutmeg on expression yields about 24 to 30 percent fixed oil called nutmeg butter, or oil of mace, the principal component of which is trimyristin. The oils are used as condiments and carminatives and to scent soaps and perfumes..
â–ºNutmeg is enhancing the flavors of Asian cuisine for centuries. No traditional food can be cooked without adding nutmeg along with other aromatic spices. Nutmeg contains plenty of health benefits, and it was widely used in home remedies to treat various health problems.
â–ºyour immune system needs nutrients like manganese, iron, potassium, and various vitamins that can be found in wondrous nutmeg. â–º Nutmeg is only a spice that is used sparingly in dishes, it can still impact your health in a variety of ways, mainly due to its nutritive content of vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds related to essential oils. Beneficial components include dietary fiber, manganese, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, magnes