International Spice
Nutmeg
A warm aromatic seed spice used in drinks, baking, sauces and savoury dishes.
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Names & identity
Names can vary by language, market and region. Only reviewed names are displayed here.
| Nigerian/common name | Nutmeg |
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What is Nutmeg?
Nutmeg is distinct from calabash nutmeg despite the shared common-name comparison. It is included as an international spice established in Nigerian cooking.
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