1. Nutmeg is a highly aromatic, warm, and slightly sweet spice derived from the seed of the tropical evergreen tree Myristica fragrans, native to the Banda Islands in Indonesia.
2. A key ingredient in custards, puddings, pies, cookies, cakes, fruit dish.
3. Contains 7–14% essential oil, which includes terpenes (α-pinene, camphene) and aromatic ethers like myristicin.
4. It is widely used in both sweet and savory culinary dishes worldwide and is often sold in either whole or ground form.
5. Contains fiber, vitamin A, C, E, and minerals like magnesium, iron, and copper.
6. Contains plant compounds that act as antioxidants, helping to protect cells.
7. Whole nutmeg can last for up to five years, while ground nutmeg stays fresh for up to three years.