Nutmeg has a light brown color with a slightly sweet and spicy taste. The ground nutmeg is usually powdered to make it easier to measure out how much you want for your recipe or dish. It is widely known that nutmeg, a spice that can be ground up into powder form or eaten whole as an apple-like fruit, has been used for centuries to create exotic dishes. The most well-known example of this would have to be the eggnog drink!
Origin: Indonesia
Flavor profile: nutty, sweet, earthy
Used in: eggnog, pumpkin pie, apple cider, cookies
Health Benefits: Nutmeg has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for stomach aches, and can be used to relieve nausea.