Nutmeg, Ground Nutmeg is the oval seed produced by an evergreen tree with the ground seed used as a spice. A mild nutty warm and slightly sweet baking spice more pungent and sweeter than mace. A good source of fiber and maganese but high in saturated fat. 1 teaspoon is 2 grams and 11 calories. Commonly used to season and flavor eggnog, egg dishes, puddings, pies, vegetables, sausages, meats, soups and preserves.
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