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Description
Jaiphal is commonly used in puddings, baked items, beverages, meat, vegetables, and potatoes. Nutmeg seed or ground spice belongs to species Myristica fragrans.
- Jaiphal or Jaifal is an exotic spice used in cuisines globally. It imparts a warm, sweet, and mild fragrance to the dishes. Jaiphal in English is popularly known as Nutmeg.
- It is commonly used in puddings, baked items, beverages, meat, vegetables, and potatoes.
- Nutmeg seed or ground spice belongs to species Myristica fragrans. Aromatic nutmeg is the only tropical evergreen tree that is cultivated for two distinct spices nutmeg and mace – the rosy lacy covering of the seed, with a mild flavour, giving orange colour to the dishes.
- It is grown commercially for its nutmeg butter and essential oil.
- Indonesia is the largest producer of nutmeg in the world. In India, nutmeg is grown in certain areas in southern states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It also grows in Malaysia, China, the Caribbean Islands, Taiwan, South America, and Sri Lanka.
- Besides its many culinary uses, nutmeg contains potent anti-inflammatory plant compounds that act as antioxidants.
- These may help blood sugar control, enhance mood, and heart health, though more research is required on these effects in humans.
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Weight | .250 kg |
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