Mace is a highly aromatic spice obtained from the dried, lacy covering (aril) that surrounds the nutmeg seed inside the fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree. Known for its warm, delicate, and slightly sweet flavor, mace is lighter and more subtle than nutmeg, yet equally distinctive. It has a reddish-orange hue when fresh, which turns golden-brown once dried. Used in both sweet and savory dishes, mace enhances baked goods, sauces, stews, soups, pickles, meat preparations, and spice blends like garam masala and curry powders. It is also valued in traditional medicine for its digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.
Mace is the dried, lacy red covering of the nutmeg seed, derived from the fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree. It carries a warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet flavor, similar to nutmeg but more delicate and fragrant. With its golden-orange hue, mace is widely used in biryanis, curries, sauces, baked goods, and spice blends.
Prized for its rich aroma and medicinal benefits, mace not only enhances taste but also supports digestion and overall wellness.
