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A spice, native to the Spice Islands, that is used to add a sweet and savory flavor to a variety of foods. It is made from the net-like casing that surrounds the nutmeg seed contained inside the hard pit of the nutmeg fruit. The yellow colored fruit is edible and when split open, exposes a net-like casing that covers the nutmeg pit. When first removed from the nutmeg seed, this mesh casing or membrane (aril) is oval shaped and somewhat brittle. It is flattened, dried and sold as mace blades or ground into powdered mace. Like nutmeg, mace is a sweet and flavorful spice, which can be substituted for nutmeg or cinnamon to complement other foods. Food manufacturers use mace to flavor hot dogs and donuts. It may be used for infusions when preparing sauces or flavored milk and is also a nice complement to fish, meat, and other dishes. Mace is most often used with sweet or spicy dishes such as pies, custards, puddings, cookies, cakes, and beverages such as milk or egg-based beverages, mulled wine, and punch. And, it adds a nice flavor to soufflés, vegetables, egg dishes, sausages, lamb, and fish.

USDA Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tbsp
Calories475
Protein6g
Total Fat32g
Total Carbohydrates50g
Dietary Fiber20g
Potassium463mg
Sodium80mg
Cholesterol0mg

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