Botanical Name - Myristica fragrans Origin - Indonesia Flavor Profile - Warm and pungent. Blends well with other aromatic spices and certain fruits, such as pear, apple and pumpkin. Culinary Usages - Grate fresh to flavor cookies, pastries, cakes, breads and muffins. May also be added to tea and coffee blends. Cosmetic Usages - Use in soaps, salves, lotions and hair products. The powder may be infused in hot water or oil. Nutmeg is the dried, egg-shaped kernel of the seed of a tree native to Indonesia and cultivated in the Caribbean. This “nut” also yields the spice mace, the red, leathery gum that clings to its outer surface. Nutmeg was highly sought after in the early history of spice trading, which prompted a long-standing conflict between the English and Dutch in the 16th century, which culminated with control by the latter and prices driven so high that only nobility could afford to indulge in the spice. Because whole nutmeg is grated fresh as-needed, this is the best form to ensure maximum flavor. Nutmeg has a long history of use in Asia, but it was a rare commodity in Europe until the Portuguese discovered the Maluku Islands of Indonesia as a major source. Once introduced to England in the 16th century, nutmeg was widely used to flavor cordials, mutton stew, meat pies and puddings. Today, nutmeg is more commonly used to add warm spice to baked goods and hot breakfast cereals. Of course, it’s also a key ingredient in pumpkin pie spice and mulling spice blends. Aromatic Usages - Tincture in alcohol or witch hazel for use in making perfumes and colognes. May also be used to scent and add texture to soap. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
