MACE ( JAVITRI)

Mace is highly versatile and is used in both sweet and savory dishes across European, Indian, and Middle Eastern cuisines:

Indian Cuisine: A key ingredient in many spice blends like Garam Masala and Biryani Masala, adding a luxurious aroma and depth to curries, rice dishes, and meat marinades.

Savory Dishes: Used to flavor sauces (like béchamel), soups, stews, meat preparations (pâtés, sausages), and vegetables (potatoes, spinach, cauliflower).

Baking & Sweets: It lends a warm, fragrant note to baked goods like cakes, cookies, custards, and doughnuts, and is often used in holiday beverages like eggnog and mulled wine.

💪 Health Benefits (Cont.) In traditional medicine systems, mace has been used for various conditions. It contains vitamins A, C, and B-complex, as well as minerals like iron and potassium.

Digestive Aid: It can help stimulate the digestive system, relieving issues like indigestion, flatulence, bloating, and nausea.

Anti-inflammatory: It contains compounds like myristicin and eugenol that have natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects, potentially helping with conditions like arthritis.

Antioxidant Rich: Its antioxidants help combat oxidative stress, which supports overall health and immune function.

Cognitive Function: Compounds in mace have been traditionally linked to supporting brain health, memory, and reducing mental fatigue.

Important Note: Mace is LIKELY SAFE when consumed in the small amounts typically found in food. However, it contains the chemical myristicin, and taking it in large doses is POSSIBLY UNSAFE and can lead to side effects like hallucinations, nausea, dizziness, and other mental effects.