🌿 What is it?
Vitana Nutmeg Blossom 13 g is a finely ground spice made from nutmeg blossom – the dried ‘capsule-like’ husk of the fruit of the tropical nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). This flower is harvested and dried separately from the nutmeg, creating a distinct spice with an intense aroma and flavour.
🧪 Ingredients and allergens
✔️ Ingredients:
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Ground mace (100 %).
⚠️ Allergens / warnings:
The product may contain traces of celery and mustard depending on the production facility – always check the packaging for exact information.
🍽️ How to use
Mace has a very distinctive aromatic flavour, slightly pungent and bitter, and is best suited as a seasoning for:
🍲 soups and sauces – it adds an intense, aromatic note
🍲 meat soups and stews
🧀 cheese dishes and soufflés
🍰 desserts, custards and baked goods
🍞 stuffings and quark mixtures
🍛 as well as traditional béchamel or onion sauce
💡 Tip: Add sparingly — its flavour is stronger than that of nutmeg and will quickly overpower other flavours.
🌶️ Flavour and aroma
✔️ Flavour: very aromatic, slightly pungent and bitter
✔️ Aroma: refreshing and intense
✔️ The aroma is generally stronger than that of nutmeg, but the flavour is otherwise similar.
🧊 Storage
➡️ Store in a dry, dark place, in a sealed container, so that the spice retains its aroma for as long as possible.
🧠 Summary
Vitana Nutmeg Blossom 13 g is an aromatic spice derived from the tropical nutmeg tree. Thanks to its intense aroma and flavour, it is suitable for soups and meat dishes, as well as for more delicate recipes such as cheese soufflés, béchamel sauce or sweet desserts. Use it sparingly – its aroma is stronger than that of ordinary nutmeg.