Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans
External photograph · Illustrative example, not documentation of this exact itemHerusutimbul · CC BY-SA 4.0Origin
Banda/Maluku Islands, Indonesia
History
Nutmeg is the seed of Myristica fragrans; the same fruit also produces mace from the aril surrounding the seed. Kew identifies the Maluku Islands as the native range. Nutmeg and mace are related but distinct spices.
Taste
Warm, sweet, and slightly spicy.
Meat pairings
lambvealbeef
Recommended combinations
cinnamoncardamombaharat
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