Vanns Spices Ground Nutmeg
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- Nutmeg, native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia commonly referred to as the Spice Islands, is the seed of a fruit produced by an evergreen tree.
- This unique tree is one of a few plants that produce two spices, nutmeg and mace, which is the protective outer layer of the nutmeg.
- Ground from the kernel of the nutmeg seed, this spice is warm, aromatic, and woody and pairs well with cloves, ginger, and cumin.
- Nutmeg has a fresh, rich aroma and a woody, bittersweet flavor with hints of clove.
- It is warm and aromatic with a deep flavor.
- Ground nutmeg can be added to both sweet and savory recipes.
- When using in cakes, breads, pastries, fruit dishes and pies, it pairs well with ginger, cinnamon and cloves.
- When used with lamb, meat stews, spinach dishes, veal, vegetable recipes and even pasta sauces, it pairs well with cumin, coriander, pepper and thyme.
