Nutmeg is preferred because of its distinct flavor. It is used as a condiment particularly in sweet foods. Nutmeg when grounded is used as a spice in the food processing industry. Both nutmeg and mace are used as condiment particularly in sweet foods. Nutmeg oleoresin is used in the preparation of soups, sauces, baked foods, meat products, confectioneries, puddings, seasoning of meat , vegetable etc. Moreover, in Eastern countries, it is also used as a drug.

Botanical Name: Myristicaceae

Family: Myristicaceae

Hindi Name: Jaiphal

Part Used: Seed