Description
Chakara Jathipathri (Nutmeg) is unique in the sense that it yields another spice known as mace. It is dried aril which covers the shell. It is present as a yellow-red to red soft broken layer that surrounds the seed. The reddish pigment is lycopene, which is the main pigment of tomato. Generally, the myristicin content of mace is higher and the aroma is regarded as superior to nutmeg. The mace being skinny dries easily compared to the kernel, nutmeg. Besides, mace will lose its reddish color on excessive drying. Because of this the reason, mace, and nutmeg are dried separately into two different spices.
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