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Nutmeg was once so rare and valuable the Dutch traded Manhattan to the British for the sole island on which it grew. It has a fragrant and intense flavor when freshly ground. Today, Nutmeg is used in baked goods and custards, and grated for mashed potatoes, ravioli fillings, and egg nog. Also available in Ground Nutmeg. Visit our blog to learn nutmeg's history and browse new recipes. Please note, nutmeg can vary quite a lot in size so selling by weight ensures our customers receive the quantity that they paid for. Read More

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Until just a few centuries ago, all the world’s nutmeg grew on just a few tiny islands in Indonesia. European colonial powers fought bitterly over control of these islands, as nutmeg was highly valued for its flavor, preservative qualities, and alleged ability to cure plague. The Dutch held a monopoly on nutmeg production for many years, but when it was broken nutmeg trees spread to the West Indies and beyond. These large whole nutmegs are grown in the Caribbean island of Grenada, which is famous for especially high-quality nutmegs. Their dense, oily pits will keep for years in your cupboard, releasing an amazingly complex aroma and flavor every time you grate them. Nutmeg is used in sweet baking, especially pumpkin pie and spice cakes, as well as being a common ingredient in Northern European sausage and stew recipes. In the South, a pinch of nutmeg is crucial to macaroni and cheese and stewed greens. Ingredients: Nutmeg.

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Fresh Nutmeg way to go

Had never tried fresh nutmeg, big improvement. Very good nutmetg.

Fresh ,big difference in flavor

I love using whole nutmeg. Grating it fresh is such a better flavor. It's such a underused spice in my opinion. I use it often .

Great to have fresh nutmeg

I have seen this on TV cooking shows and wanted to try. The taste of freshly grated nutmeg really makes a difference! Try it!

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These whole nutmegs have a wonderful flavor. I am enjoying the flavor in my egg nog.

so many uses

fresh nutmeg on bread,hot chocolate,even in coffee taste really pleasing

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