Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans
(Organic) (whole) Available 1 oz
OVERVIEW
The nutmeg tree is a native of the Banda Islands, a cluster of small volcanic islands historically known as the Spice Islands and now part of the province of Molucca in Indonesia. Nutmeg isn't really a nut, but the kernel of an apricot-like fruit. The closely related is an arillus, a thin leathery tissue between the stone and the pulp.
PARTS USED
Whole kernel or "nut".
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
Whole nutmeg can be freshly grated into baking recipes, herbal teas, or culinary dishes for its warming flavor.
PRECAUTIONS
No known precautions.
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