The Science Behind Holiday Spices: Nutmeg

One of the signature spices of the holiday season is nutmeg, and nothing says nutmeg more than eggnog. For me, it can end right there but in doing the background research, I found nutmeg is used in a variety of holiday dishes from cookies to main dishes to holiday-spiced lattes.

Nutmeg is a commonly used spice derived from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree. A little nutmeg goes a long way, so it’s used sparingly especially when grated fresh. Just like cloves, nutmeg is being researched for its health properties. In the past year, research studies have . . .

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