| Mace |
| Muskot skall |
| Nut Shell, Spice: The nutmegs Myristica are a genus of evergreen trees indigenous to tropical Southeast Asia and Australasia. They are important for two spices derived from the fruit, nutmeg and mace. Both nutmeg and mace are derived from the fruit of the plant. Mace is the lacy, fibrous covering around the nutmeg shell and nutmeg being the nut in the center of the fruit. Mace has the flavor of nutmeg but milder. |
| The most important species commercially is the Common or Fragrant Nutmeg Myristica fragrance, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia; it is also grown in the Caribbean, especially in Grenada. |
Mace is often preferred in light-colored dishes for the bright orange, saffron-like color it imparts. Popular for flavoring cookies, pies, and other baked goods, especially in combination with other sweet spices like cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Add a dash to applesauce, cheese dishes or cream sauces.
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