Whole nutmeg is one of those pantry items that, once you've experienced freshly grated, you won't go back. The essential oils that give nutmeg its warmth and sweetness are volatile — they dissipate rapidly once ground. Grating directly over a dish with a microplane is a different experience entirely: more fragrant, more vivid, and more alive. Organically grown and sourced with care, these whole nutmegs are the choice for the cook who wants maximum flavor from every spice.
Flavor Profile
Intensely aromatic when freshly grated — sweet, warm, and resinous with a complexity that pre-ground simply can't match.
Recommended Uses
– Grate fresh into Moroccan spiced coffee for maximum aroma
– Use over warm grain dishes, rice, or slow-cooked meats just before serving
– Grate into béchamel, cream sauces, and savory pastries
– Add to spiced desserts and baked goods freshly grated
– Include in spice blends ground with a mortar or spice grinder
Cooking Tips
A microplane or fine grater is ideal. Three or four passes across a whole nutmeg is equivalent to approximately ¼ teaspoon ground. Store whole nutmegs in a cool, dark place — they last for years.
Details
Origin: Indonesia. Certified organic. Net weight: 2 oz. Packaged in a resealable pouch.

