NUTMEG

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COMPOSITION: NUTMEG.

HISTORY :

The tropical tree is the host of the Molucca archipelago in Indonesia. Its use dates back more than two thousand years, nutmeg is present throughout India and China. In the 6th century, it arrived on the African continent, in Alexandria, and it was in the 9th century that Europeans discovered it.

In the Middle Ages, it was the object of a popular belief that having a nutmeg in your pocket would protect you from disease.

PROPERTIES :

What are the medicinal properties of nutmeg? Traditional medicine uses it to combat bronchitis or rheumatism.

It is also very effective against bad breath.

It promotes digestion, relieves acute diarrhoea, and helps with flatulence and urinary tract infections.

COOKING :

Buy nutmeg for what use in cooking? The taste potential of this fruit stone is undeniable.

Both peppery and sweet, the spice will enhance all your potato-based recipes, such as gratins and purées. Our online nutmeg shop offers nutmeg in ball or ground form.

A light sprinkling on your meats will give them an exotic touch. Creamy sauces are even more delicious.

The spice goes perfectly with carrots, which are also a tad sweet, so innovate by preparing a carrot soufflé with a few pinches.