Whole Spices

Nutmeg & Mace Pair

Name: Nutmeg & Mace Pair
Brand: MALABAR & CO.
SKU: MC-NUT-MAC-060
Price: 499.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (61 reviews)

4.8 · 61 reviewsSKU MC-NUT-MAC-060

Two spices from one fruit — the seed and the scarlet lace that wraps it.

₹499/ 60 g

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Origin: Thrissur, Kerala
Net weight: 60 g
Category: Whole Spices
Tasting notes: Nutmeg: sweet, resinous, woody. Mace: brighter, saffron-tinged, peppery.

The full story

Nutmeg is the seed; mace is the crimson aril that grows around it. Same fruit, two completely different flavours — nutmeg is sweet, dense and woody, while mace is brighter, more peppery, and far more delicate.

We pack both together because they're rarely sold as a pair and cooks who have them side by side quickly stop reaching for the same one out of habit.

Nutmeg must be grated fresh — pre-ground nutmeg loses most of its character within a month. A microplane and four passes is all a dish needs.

How to use it

Béchamel, biryani, pumpkin pie, mashed potato, spiced custards.

For whole spice, dry-toast in a pan over medium heat for 30–60 seconds until fragrant, then grind. Toasting wakes up the volatile oils and makes a noticeable difference to depth.

Storage

Keep the pouch sealed, away from light and heat — the cupboard above the hob is the worst place in most kitchens. Whole spice will hold for 18–24 months stored properly; ground spice is at its best within three months of the grind date printed on the back.

Delivery & returns

Orders placed before 2pm ship the same working day. Standard delivery is 2–4 working days, free on orders over ₹799 and ₹59 below that.

If a spice isn’t what you hoped, tell us within 30 days and we’ll refund it — opened pouches included. We’d rather know.

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