Nutmeg

Myristica fragrans

Warm, sweet, nutty, slightly spicy

Traditional Uses

Culinary: Used in desserts, curries, and beverages like eggnog.

Medicinal: In Ayurveda, used sparingly as a sedative and digestive aid.

Environmental Impact

Typical CO₂ per kg: 4 kg

Flvour Origins CO₂ per kg: 2.5 kg

Hand-harvested with minimal transport emissions.

Origin

Country: India

Region: Kerala

Tags

WarmSweetNuttySpicy

Geographic Origin