NUTMEG & MACE What Are They? How Are They Related? Everything You Need To Know About NUTMEG & MACE All About Nutmeg & MaceMyristica fragransPlant Family: MyristicaceaeOrigin: Native to the Banda Islands in the Moluccas (or Spice Islands) of Indonesia.- Nutmeg is the seed, and Mace is the aril that covers it.- Nutmeg grows inside a Drupe that splits open and reveals the Aril around the seed. The Aril is removed (mace) and them the seed is split open to reveal the actual nutmeg.- Nutmeg is not a nut and does not pose a risk to people with nut allergies. - Around the early 1600's nutmeg became an expensive in demand spice in Europe and was the root of conflict that pitted the Portuguese and the Dutch (who controlled trade ) against the English and French who wanted to obtain fertile seeds for transplantation. - Because of this the nutmeg trees and seeds were closely guarded and those sold whole were dipped in lime to prevent them from being planted elsewhere.- Nutmeg and Mace are used everywhere in Savoury and sweet dishes. It’s sprinkled on veggies, put in haggis and pumpkin pie.- Whole nuts are preferable to ground nutmeg, as flavour deteriorates quickly. Whole nuts will keep indefinitely and can be grated as required. - Mace works especially well with milk dishes like custards and cream sauces. - It enhances and accentuates other spices.- Mashed potato and other root vegetables can be given an incredible lift with nutmeg. #GlenAndFriendsCooking #Spices #Seasonings Cooking,food,Le Gourmet TV,Recipes,All About Nutmeg & Mace,what is nutmeg,what is mace spice,how to use mace spice,recipes with mace,recipes with nutmeg,is nutmeg a nut,is nutmeg a fruit,is nutmeg fruit edible,is nutmeg ok for diabetics,is nutmeg good for you,is nutmeg dangerous,how to bake with mace,how to bake with nutmeg,spices and herbs,seasonings and spices,seasonings 101
