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Default Nutmeg vs. Mace

Oh pshaw, on Tue 25 Dec 2007 03:15:34p, meant to say...

> On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:39:12 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> > wrote:
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>>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.

>
> I can't stand nutmeg, even in tiny amounts. Mace is fine.
>


Interesting... Nutmeg contains an oil that I don't believe is in mace.
Mace is generally thought to be a stronger, sharper flavor. Can you
determine what makes the difference to you?

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