Candied nutmeg is one type of typical food aceh, and also is a snack belonging to the group of candied fruits. The business of making candied nutmeg does not require difficult technology and its manufacture is quite easy, therefore this effort is easy to be done by new entrepreneurs.
The making of candied nutmeg is generally done by small entrepreneurs in nutmeg-producing areas. South Aceh Regency is the largest producer of nutmeg commodities in Aceh even on the island of Sumatra. This candied nutmeg is one of the most common household industries in South Aceh district. In addition to being processed into sweets and syrups, nutmeg can be made also into nutritious nutmeg oil to treat wounds. Even now cakes and candies can be made from nutmeg.
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Candied nutmeg in addition to being snack served at the celebration of the Idul Fitri and New Year for the local community can also be used as a souvenir for tourists who visit this area.