Mace comes from the nutmeg tree. It's the outside covering of the seed. The seed itself is considered
nutmeg.
Mace is used as a stimulant and a carminative. Taken in low doses, mace can be helpful with digestion as well as flavoring food.
Origin
Indonesia.
Flavor/Aroma
Mace is the outer shell of the nutmeg fruit. It has a lighter, sweeter flavor.
Use
Powdered mace is a pleasing addition (in minute quantities) to pound cake as well as to Swedish meatballs, doughnuts, stuffing, sweet potato pie, oyster stew, and barbeque sauces.
