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Default Nutmeg vs. Mace

On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 22:26:23 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>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:
>>
>>>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?


I don't know. I just know I can't stand even a hint of nutmeg, but
mace is fine as is allspice.

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