Scientific Name: Myristica frangrans
Sri Lankan nutmeg, which contains an acute flavor of hazelnut, is widely used to sweeten dishes.Ceylon nutmeg can be included to Sheppard’s pie, cheese dishes and root vegetable purees. This spice is used in Indian cuisine as an ingredient in savory and sweet dishes.Nutmeg is also used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicines. Research has proven that nutmeg reduces bad cholesterol, kills leukemia cells, increases libido and kills rotaviruses.
Reddish brown - brown in color due to optimum moisture content
High aroma and rich in essential oils
Minimum unbroken percentage and without stalks