During seed processing, the crimson-colored aril is removed from the nutmeg seed, which it covers. It is a therapeutic ingredient in various traditional medical practices from around the world. It is used in baked goods, vegetables, and meat as a spice. The oil is also used in cosmetics and toiletries.
Mace
- Mace is a crimson or bright red colored spice or spice, present as a second membrane covering the seeds of the nutmeg fruit or nutmeg.
- Mace is the aril or covering of the nutmeg seed with a pungent taste.
- Mace or Javitri (Myristica fragrans) plant belongs to the family Myristicaceae (nutmeg family). It comes from the fruits of an evergreen tree usually 9-12 m high.