Blog / 20 Sep, 2021

Javitri/Nutmace- How to Use It?

The whole spice of Javitri or Nutmace has a beautiful pinkish/red color. It is the outer covering of nutmeg. It is slightly pungent and sweet in taste. The spice originated in Indonesia but today is popular around the world.

The color of this spice indicates its quality. So, Red Nutmace is always the best quality. Nutmace can be bought from Indian spices stores as a whole spice or spice powder. It is beneficial for stomach troubles, kidney issues, gum health, and menstrual flow.

How can you use this beautiful spice at home?

Add it to Milk to cure Insomnia

A sleepless night is the worst nightmare anyone can have. It impacts your overall health and wellness. Nutmace can help in curing insomnia as it relaxes the system. Just add a pinch of this spice to a warm glass of milk and have it at bedtime. It tastes great too!

Use of it as a Facepack for Glowing Skin

The spice powder is very effective in treating pimples and making the complexion brighter. It is a best-kept kitchen secret. Add Nutmace with a few drops of warm milk and use it as a face pack. For the added glow, use the spice with honey.

Give Nutmace to Your Young Picky Eaters

This spice is an excellent remedy for children who do not have an appetite. Most of the children are not fond of eating and are malnourished because of that. Give a small pinch of the spice power to your children (you can mix it with honey and give it as a sweet treat!)

 Use Nutmace in Baking

The spice has a sweet flavor and hence is excellent to be used in baking. It gives a distinct flavor to cakes, muffins, and pies. Use it in your carrot cake for that nostalgic flavor! It tastes equally good in Indian desserts like kheer, halwa, etc.

Use it in Spice Mixes

Nutmace is a humble spice that quietly makes its way to widely used spice mixes like garam masala and tea masala. It provides a unique astringent flavor to these spices. The key is to use the spice in the right proportion otherwise it can overpower the other spices in the mix.

Use it As An Essential Oil

Mace is known to have relaxing properties. It calms the mind and helps ease stress. It is the perfect oil for the next pampering session you plan for yourself. Put on some light music, your favorite face mask, and put the mace oil in your aroma diffuser. Sounds like a plan!

You can buy Nutmace at an Indian spices store. If you want to buy spices in India, there are many online spice stores where you can do this.

Be cautious to use the spice in moderate quantities to reap all of its benefits! ORDER NOW

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