About
Nutmeg is the seed, or the ground spice derived from the seed, of several tree species of the genus Myristica; fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of nutmeg essential oil and nutmeg butter. The Banda Islands, in Maluku, Indonesia, are the main producer of nutmeg and mace, and the true nutmeg tree is native to the islands.
Aroma profile
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Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
Composition
60 compounds predicted — inferred from related foods, not directly measured
predicted composition — no direct measurement on record for this foodMolecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Research Evidence
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