Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a distinctly different spice produced from a fruit of an evergreen tree usually 9-12 mtr high. Nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of the fruit. When the fruit mature it burst open along the groove exposing the bright attractive mace, covering the hard black, shiny shell of the seed called nutmeg. Nutmeg is used as condiment particularly in sweet foods. The spice in the ground form is mainly used in the food processing industry especially as a standard seasoning in many Dutch dishes. Nutmeg oleoresin is used in the preparation of meat products, soups, sauces, baked foods, confectionaries, puddings, seasoning of meat and vegetable etc. Nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and toiletries.