The extra covering on the seeds, that is often fleshy is called Aril. This part of the nutmeg seed is removed and dried for 10-14 days. It changes into pale yellow, orange, or tan in color. After that, we get the mace spice we actually use for cooking.
Mace is commonly known as Javitri in India.
Language | Name | Written as |
---|---|---|
Arabic | suljan | صولجان |
Bengali | Daṇḍa | দণ্ড |
Gujarati | Jāvitrī | જાવિત્રી |
Hindi | Jāvitrī | जावित्री |
Kannada | Jāyi patre | ಜಾಯಿ ಪತ್ರೆ |
Malayalam | jātipatri | ജാതിപത്രി |
Marathi | Gadā | गदा |
Punjabi | Gadā | ਗਦਾ |
Tamil | Taṇṭāyutam | தண்டாயுதம் |
Telugu | Jāpatri | జాపత్రి |
Urdu | Gada | گدا |
Nutritional profile per 100 gms
Source: USDA & Google
The health benefits it consists of, help with some major problems like cancer, stress and anxiety, pain relief, etc.
As per the research done by the International Immunopharmacology journal, the fibers found in mace have anti-oxidant properties. This can initiate the death of cancer cells in our bodies. So it is one of the best food items to include to reduce the risk of cancer.
Source: International Immunopharmacology
Because of the high level of Vitamin A and C, a high level of immunity from pathogens is guaranteed for your system, when you consume this spice.
Source: International Immunopharmacology
It is effective for dealing with anxiety and stress as it induces calmness and peacefulness in the body system and eliminates the negative effects.
Mace helps to prevent kidney stones to form in your kidneys. Not only that it also dissolves the stone if you are being affected by the problem.
This spice keeps all the stomach related problems away. It regulates gastronomic problems, digestive systems, and cures nausea.
Mace possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, it helps reducing inflammation throughout the body and with other serious chronic diseases.
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology
The spice mace is used mostly in culinary. It goes well with both savory and sweet dishes. It is also used in the spice blend.
Mace and nutmeg are different things. It is the lacy outer layer of nutmeg’s seed. Besides, they both differ in fragrance and flavor.
Its flavor can be described as the combination of cinnamon and pepper, and a little pungency of nutmeg as well.
When compared to the flavor of it comes off a little stronger. It is spicier and a bit intense than the nutmeg