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Nutmeg is the seed of nutmeg tree, egg­shaped. Nutmeg harvesting takes place 7 – ­9 years after planting. The trees reach full production after 20 years. Nutmeg tree is important for two species, derived from the fruit nutmeg and mace. Several other commercial products are also produced from the nutmeg tree which includes essential oils,…

Is it a spice? Or nut? Or a fruit?? oh friends it is everything, actually it is nutty fruit that gives two different world famous spices nutmeg and mace! The fruit and its seed both are called as nutmeg. The fruit is divided into three parts the outer shell, the aril (mace) and the…

There are plenty of nutmeg nursery in and around Kerala. There are various reasons why you should not choose them and there are specific reasons why they are good too. Before choosing a plant, it’s important to understand certain qualities of the plant itself. Nutmeg is not a one season crop. It stays for…

NUTMEG TREE Nutmeg tree is an evergreen tropical tree that yields thrice in a season. It has both male and female trees. It takes almost nine years for the tree to blossom. But, once it starts flourishing, it fruits for around 75 years! And It grows upto 20-50 feet tall. The bark of the…

Nutmeg as a spice is known to many but it has much more to it than just being spicy! This sweet flavored spice not only add flavors to your dishes but also to your health. It has many health benefits and curative properties. Take a look! Better sleep: A pinch of nutmeg powder mixed…

Ancient times may have seen the good and the bad. Very few of them have been noted though and one such event which made history was the war for spices. The History of nutmeg goes way back to the 15th century when the only source for nutmeg was from the Malacca Island. The Arabs…

Nutmeg has been studied by researchers over the past few decades. The tall claims about the use of nutmeg in various forms have been verified over the years too. Why is nutmeg so famous? The uses of nutmeg is in various forms. The powder is used as a spice in food. During the second…

“Umm…..yummyyyy!! My God, this nutty nut is really delicious”….Elsa said in between putting a spoonful of the chutney into her mouth, relishing on the taste she asked”. Grammy please give me some more” and her grandmother lovingly replied “no, my dear child you had had enough for the day’,”please gramma”..”ok,,,ok but this it is…

While most people think of nutmeg, they think of the spice with a strong odor and a pungent taste. Of course, Nutmeg cannot be consumed on its own. Fortunately, nutmeg adds a flavor to the food we cook and especially adds the aroma most people desire. But wait, Nutmeg is not just a spice that…