Nutmegs

Nutmegs are seeds obtained from the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans). Nutmegs come from the evergreen nutmeg tree, native to the Moluccas (Spice Islands) in Indonesia. Nutmeg has a warm, sweet, and slightly nutty flavour with a hint of spiciness. It is often used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Nutmegs are small, oval-shaped seeds, about the size of a plum pit, and are encased in a hard, brown shell.