Nutmeg Ground

Ameen Foods Ground Nutmeg comes from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, native to Indonesia's Spice Islands. Known for its warm, sweet aroma and slightly nutty taste, nutmeg adds comfort and depth to both sweet and savory recipes.

Finely milled for easy use, this spice blends notes of clove, cinnamon, and pepper, creating a cozy, balanced flavor. It's perfect in pies, puddings, and baked goods, as well as soups, sauces, and creamy dishes. A small pinch can also transform coffee, hot chocolate, or chai with a gentle hint of spice.

The powder is a warm light brown, with a sweet, woody aroma that fades quickly once the spice is milled, so a small, fresh pinch makes more difference than a heavy hand. It is classic in béchamel and cheese sauces, creamy spinach, eggnog, pumpkin and apple pies, doughnuts and spiced cakes, and in Middle Eastern meat dishes such as kibbeh.

Nutmeg has long been appreciated in traditional cooking and spice trade history, and its warm, sweet aroma is part of what makes it a distinctive spice.

Warm, aromatic, and timeless. Ameen Foods Ground Nutmeg brings classic flavor and inviting fragrance to your everyday cooking.

How to use it
A quarter teaspoon is enough for a béchamel or a pot of creamy soup serving four, and a pinch is enough for a mug of hot chocolate, coffee or chai. Stir it into batters and doughs with the other dry ingredients so it spreads evenly. Technique tip: add it at the end of cooking in sauces and custards, since long heat dulls its aroma. Nutmeg is strongly flavoured, so measure it rather than shaking it freely. Keep it sealed, away from light.

Botanical name: Myristica fragrans
Also known as: Jaiphal Powder, Muskatnusspulver, Poudre de Noix de Muscade, Polvo de Nuez Moscada, Polvere di Noce Moscata, じゃいふるの粉末, مسحوق جوزة الطيب