McCormick Gourmet Organic Ground Allspice, 1.5 oz
By: Glen And Friends Cooking
This enlightening video teaches us about the unique relationship between nutmeg and mace, two spices that come from the same plant. It all starts with a fruit that contains a seed, surrounded by a reddish-orange covering - this is the mace. Inside the seed, you'll find the nutmeg. The video also talks about the history and how these two spices changed the world. Particularly in the 1600s, nutmeg was in high demand and was strictly controlled due to its high value, leading to wars over control of it.
Discussing the flavor profile, the video suggests that mace has a slightly more delicate taste, sharing most of nutmeg’s flavor compounds but in smaller amounts. Both are versatile, used in both savory and sweet dishes, found everywhere from vegetables to pastries and even used in products like toothpaste and makeup. The ideal way to buy Nutmeg is recommended as whole rather than ground, as it keeps the flavor compounds for longer. The addition of mace to light-colored dishes, mashed potatoes, and soups significantly enhances their taste. Learning about and appreciating these two interconnected spices was a true culinary adventure.