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Ground Nutmeg

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This trial-sized spice sample of Ground Nutmeg contains 2 tablespoons.

Try it today to discover why the flavor of our fresh Ground Nutmeg pairs so perfectly with ginger, cinnamon & cloves. Use typically for baked goods or sweet pastries, but it's also a great ingredient in savory meals. Try with in lamb, veal or stew. A must-have ingredient for homemade béchamel sauce. To purchase a larger size or quantity of Ground Nutmeg, click here.

Flavor Profile

Ground from the kernel of the nutmeg seed, this spice is warm, aromatic, and woody and pairs well with cloves, ginger, and cumin.

How to Use

Add ground nutmeg spices to your favorite baked goods recipes, like breads, pies, pastries, and fruit dishes. Try nutmeg with lamb, veal, and veggies and in stews and pasta sauces, like béchamel sauce.

About The Spice

Nutmeg, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia commonly referred to as the Spice Islands, is the seed of a fruit produced by an evergreen tree. This unique tree is one of a few plants that produce two spices, nutmeg, and mace, which is the protective outer layer of the nutmeg.

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Ground Nutmeg Q & A

What is ground nutmeg and what does it taste like?

Nutmeg is the seed of a fruit produced by an evergreen tree, and has a fresh, rich aroma and a woody, bittersweet flavor with hints of clove. It is warm and aromatic with a deep flavor.

What do you use ground nutmeg for?

Ground nutmeg can be added to both sweet and savory recipes. When using in cakes, breads, pastries, fruit dishes and pies, it pairs well with ginger, cinnamon and cloves. It's also an ingredient in our Pumpkin Pie Spice. When used with lamb, meat stews, spinach dishes, veal, vegetable recipes and even pasta sauces, it pairs well with cumin, coriander, pepper and thyme.

Is nutmeg similar to cinnamon?

Yes. Nutmeg and cinnamon have similar flavor profiles. Both are warm and woody, although cinnamon has a stronger flavor so if using it as a substitute for nutmeg, start with half the amount called for.

Cooking With Ground Nutmeg

When used in cakes, breads, pastries, fruit dishes and pies nutmeg pairs well with ginger, cinnamon and cloves. When used in lamb, mutton, meat stews, spinach dishes, veal, vegetable recipes and even pasta sauces, it pairs well with cumin, coriander, pepper and thyme. It is also an essential addition to egg nog.

Other Names

Myristica fragrans

Dietary Information

Salt-Free

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Garlic-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Capsicum-Free

Sweetener-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan