“Netmeg” is a handsome, aromatic evergreen tree, growing to a
height of 9 to 12 metres. Under Cultivation, a native of the Moluccas Islands (“Spice Islands”). In India, nutmeg trees are grown on a small scale in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Assam. “Nutmeg” produced from the fruits is the dried seed without the testa. It is used mainly as mild spices. The granular product obtained after grinding nutmeg seeds is used for flavoring sweet dishes, some meat and vegetable dishes and as beverage. The fruit is exhibited in the spices show-case.
height of 9 to 12 metres. Under Cultivation, a native of the Moluccas Islands (“Spice Islands”). In India, nutmeg trees are grown on a small scale in Tamilnadu, Kerala and Assam. “Nutmeg” produced from the fruits is the dried seed without the testa. It is used mainly as mild spices. The granular product obtained after grinding nutmeg seeds is used for flavoring sweet dishes, some meat and vegetable dishes and as beverage. The fruit is exhibited in the spices show-case.