The nutmeg tree is a large evergreen, it produces two spices mace and nutmeg. Nutmeg is the seed kernel inside the fruit and mace is the lacy covering (aril) on the kernel. Nutmegs are usually sold without the mace or hard shell. Nutmeg is available whole, cracked and ground. Nutmeg and mace are used in soups and in egg, fish, chicken, cheese, root vegetable dishes. They are also used in bakery items like biscuits, cookies, puddings, pastries, fruit salads, milk drinks etc.
