MACIS ground nutmeg flower - eco

Nutmeg flower mace is the outer shell of nutmeg, which is a spice used in cooking for its warm, sweet, spicy aroma. Mace is harvested from the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) which grows in tropical regions. Mace is orange-red in color and has a paper-like texture. It is often dried and ground into a powder for use in cooking, including soups, sauces, marinades and meat dishes. Mace can be added to soups and stews to give them a hotter, spicy flavor. It can also be used to flavor broths and stocks, it is often used to flavor meat dishes, such as roasts and steaks. It can be added to marinades and sauces to enhance their flavor. Mace brings roundness and relief to the preparation of cold meats and sausages. Mace can be used to flavor desserts, such as pies and cakes. It is often combined with other spices, such as cinnamon and clove, to create warm, fragrant spice blends. It can be added to hot drinks, such as apple cider and mulled wine, to give them a spicier flavor. Mace is generally used in small quantities, as it has quite a strong flavor. It is often ground from the dried husk of the nutmeg tree just before use to maximize its freshness and aroma.