Nutmeg Ground
Also Known As: Myristica or Nutmeg Spice
Origin: Indonesia
Ingredients: Nutmeg Ground
Taste and Aroma: Strong, warm, nutty and sweet.
Uses: Baking, desserts, pies, cakes, breads, sauces, stews, cheese, sausages and vegetables.
Substitutes:Mace Ground, Nutmeg Whole, Korintje Cinnamon Powder or Apple Pie Spice.
Fun Fact: Early traders from Connecticut were believed to create fake nutmeg out of wood, which is how Connecticut came to be know as The Nutmeg State.
Health Values:
-May help to reduce high blood pressure and
-May help to reduce stomach pain and relieve the symptoms of diarrhea, nausea and flatulence
-May act as an anti-inflammatory to relieve joint and muscle pain
-May act as an appetite stimulant
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.