Jathikai / Nutmeg Powder
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This spice tree is a large evergreen plant that thrives well under tropical climates. A fully-grown tree may reach about 50-60 feet in height and is the source of nutmeg and mace, two invaluable spices. The nutmeg fruit, indeed, is a drupe about the size of an apricot which up on ripening splitsup to reveal single, centrally situated oval shaped hard kernel popular as "nutmeg spice. " This seed kernel is closely enwrapped by crimson-red, lacy or thread like arils known as "mace. " Both spices feature a similar warm, sweet aromatic flavor.