nutmeg
Sign in to saveNutmeg is the seed, or the ground spice derived from the seed, of several tree species of the genus Myristica; fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg (M. fragrans) is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of nutmeg essential oil and nutmeg butter. The Banda Islands, in Maluku, Indonesia, are the main producer of nutmeg and mace, and the true nutmeg tree is native to the islands.
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Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree, an evergreen native to Indonesia's Banda Islands, which also produces related spices like mace and nutmeg essential oil. The Banda Islands remain the world's primary source of nutmeg and have been central to its production and trade throughout history.
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Key facts
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- Nutmeg
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- Seed and ground spice
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Article
19 sectionsContents
- Common nutmeg
- Mace
- Botany and cultivation
- Uses
- Spice
- Fruit
- Essential oil
- Nutmeg butter
- History
- Colonial era
- Production
- Psychoactivity and toxicity
- Effects
- Toxicity during pregnancy
- Toxicity to pets
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Nutmeg is the seed, or the ground spice derived from the seed, of several tree species of the genus Myristica; fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg (M. fragrans) is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of nutmeg essential oil and nutmeg butter. The Banda Islands, in Maluku, Indonesia, are the main producer of nutmeg and mace, and the true nutmeg tree is native to the islands.
Nutmeg and mace, commonly used as food spices, have been traditionally employed for their psychoactive and aphrodisiac effects, though clinical evidence is lacking. High doses can cause serious toxic effects including acute psychosis, with risks heightened during pregnancy and with psychiatric conditions.