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Mace Powder

Also Known As : Javitri powder
Technical Name : Myristica fragrans
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has warm, aromatic flavor with hints of lemony sweetness.

Usage Tips

  1. Mace powder can be used as a flavouring agent in both sweet and savoury dishes.
  2. It can be used in jams, cakes and sweets. It can also be added to savoury delicacies like lasagna, curries, pickles and sauces.
  3. It can be used as a substitute to nutmeg.

Common names and forms

  1. Javitri powder

Description

Mace powder is the fine, brown colored powder obtained from Mace which is the lacy, red outer coating that covers the shell around the nutmeg kernel. This coating is removed, dried and ground to a powder. It has a mild nutty, sweet and warm aroma. It is a widely used spice in Northern European cooking and baking.

Health benefits

  • Mace powder can be used to treat digestive issues like diarrhea, stomach spasms and gas.(1)
  • It also helps to alleviate anxiety and depression.(1)

Selection Guide

Look for rich, brown-colored mace powder. Make sure it contains no lumps and has no hint of moisture in it.

Note

Excessive consumption of mace powder can cause thirst, vomiting, dizziness, nausea, seizures, hallucinations and stomach pain.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/health-benefits-of-mace-spice/

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