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Nutmeg
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Nutmeg is a very popular spice that’s known for its warm, nutty flavour, making it the perfect addition to comforting sweet and savoury dishes. Nutmeg is a subtle spice that enhances other flavours and adds a special “something” that everyone can taste but cannot place. Nutmeg has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavour many kinds of baked goods, sauces, custards, drinks, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, vegetables, and mixed beverages.
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INGREDIENTS: Nutmeg
DID YOU KNOW:
- Digestive Health: Nutmeg has traditionally been used to aid digestion and alleviate digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion. It contains compounds like eugenol that can stimulate the digestive process and ease discomfort.
- Brain Health: Nutmeg contains compounds like myristicin, which may have neuroprotective properties. Some studies suggest that myristicin could help protect brain cells from damage and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
- Pain Relief: Nutmeg has analgesic properties and has been used to alleviate various types of pain, including muscle aches, joint pain, and headaches. It contains compounds like eugenol and elemicin, which have mild pain-relieving effects.
- Oral Health: Nutmeg has antimicrobial properties that may help combat bacteria in the mouth, reducing the risk of oral infections and promoting overall oral health. It is sometimes used in traditional medicine for its mouth-cleansing properties.