Naturevibe Botanicals Organic Nutmeg Powder 8oz - Non-GMO and Gluten Free - Indian Spice - Adds Aroma and Flavor...-Packaging may vary-

?Nutmeg trees may reach a height of about 20 metres (65 feet). They yield fruit eight years after sowing, reach their prime in 25 years, and bear fruit for 60 years or longer. The fruit is a pendulous drupe, similar in appearance to an apricot. When fully mature it splits in two, exposing a crimson-coloured aril, the mace, surrounding a single shiny brown seed, the nutmeg. The pulp of the fruit is eaten locally.). ?The name nutmeg is also applied in different countries to other fruits or seeds: the Jamaica, or calabash, nutmeg derived from Monodoramyristica (family Annonaceae); the Brazilian nutmeg from Cryptocaryamoschata (family Lauraceae); the Peruvian nutmeg from Laureliaaromatica (family Atherospermataceae); the Madagascar, or clove, nutmeg from Ravensaraaromatica (family Lauraceae); and the California, or stinking, nutmeg from Torreyacalifornica (family Taxaceae). ?The oils are used as condiments and carminatives and to scent soaps and perfumes.. ?Nutmeg is enhancing the flavors of Asian cuisine for centuries. ? No traditional food can be cooked without adding nutmeg along with other aromatic spices. Nutmeg contains plenty of health benefits, and it was widely used in home remedies to treat various health problems. ?Nutmeg is only a spice that is used sparingly in dishes, it can still impact your health in a variety of ways, mainly due to its nutritive content of vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds related to essential oils.