Mace (blades)

Family name: Myristicaceae
Botanical name: Myristica Fragrans

The arils of Nutmeg.

Culinary: aromatic, sweet and warm, very similar to nutmeg. It is used mainly in savoury dishes and milk-based sauces such as bechamel, in charcuterie, sausages, potted shrimps, soups, sauces with fish, seafood, eggs, pickles and chutneys but it can also be used in sweet dishes and milk-based puddings, cheesecakes and lemon curd tart.

Medicinal use : an astringent and stimulant.