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Default Nutmeg vs. Mace


"Wayne Boatwright" > schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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>I know the physical difference between the two, that nutmeg is the seed and
> mace is the lacy covering surrounding it. I use both in recipes as
> specified, and I have subbed one for the other when I had run out.
>
> What I'm interested in is your personal perception of the difference in
> flavor. The main difference I perceive is that mace has a somewhat
> stronger flavor and is, of course, lighter in color.
>
> Anybody?
>

Nutmeg is the nut; mace is the blossom.
It's no surprise that they taste vastly different.

Cheers,

Michael Kuettner