Dried Mace (Javitri), For Cooking, Restaurants, Form : Solid

Mace is dried aril which covers the shell. It is present as a yellow red to red soft broken layer that surrounds the seed. The reddish pigment is lycopene, which is the main pigment of tomato. Generally the myristicine content of mace is higher and the aroma is regarded as superior to nutmeg.

Mace is known to be aromatic product which is used in tonics and electuaries and is recommended for the treatment of inflammations of the bladder and urinary tract. It has a stimulating effect on stomach and intestines, increasing appetite and reducing nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea and a helpful remedy for many digestive problems. It is also applied externally and is useful in arthritis and chronic rheumatism