International Spice

Mace

The aromatic aril surrounding the nutmeg seed, used as a separate warm spice.

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Mace aril surrounding a nutmeg seed
Mace image / Herusutimbul / CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredient record

Names & identity

Names can vary by language, market and region. Only reviewed names are displayed here.

Nigerian/common nameMace

What is Mace?

Mace and nutmeg come from the same fruit but are distinct spice products. This record keeps their kitchen forms and names separate.

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