Nutmeg with the shell protects the spice during storage and allows for fresher flavor when grated Nutmeg with the shell is mainly purchased by savvy consumers who wish to hold the space for an extended period and only crack the shell just before use. DRUERA markets Nutmeg with shells in 4 oz and 16 oz pack sizes, which can be purchased online by clicking the arrow pointing down next to the pack size. Nutmeg is grown in the hilly country of central Ceylon. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a native of Moluccas in east Indonesia and is reported to have been introduced to Sri Lanka in the early nineteenth century. It's a spreading evergreen tree 15-20 m high. Flowers are generally unisexual, but bisexual flowers also occur. Occasional trees with male and female flowers are seen in plantations. Fruits are fleshy drupes that turn yellow when ripe and split into two halves, exposing a purplish brown shiny seed surrounded by a net-like red aril called Mace. The nutmeg tree yields two spices: Nutmeg, which is the kernel of the seed, and mace, which is the net-like crimson-colored leathery outgrowth (aril) covering the shell of the seed. Our Spices are grown in the wild and, as such, could be considered organic. They are free of pesticides and herbicides. Worldwide delivery in 3 - 7 days with shipment tracking online.
