Nutmeg Butter is a creamy yellow, semi-solid butter that has been CO2 extracted from the nutmeg fruit. It comes in soft, crumbly pieces and has a low melting point. Having the beautiful, warm and spicy aroma of nutmeg, it can be added to fragrance formulations such as body butter, balms, and hair products.
Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several species of the genus Myristica. Myristica fragrans (fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg) is a dark-leaved evergreen tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering. It is also a commercial source of essential oil and nutmeg butter.
Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrant), and it has a fresh, rich aroma and a woody, bittersweet flavor with hints of clove. Nutmeg is the inner seed, while mace is the red, lace-like substance that covers the seed. When used in cakes, bread, pastries, fruit dishes, and pies it pairs well with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. When used in lamb, mutton, meat stews, spinach dishes, veal, vegetable recipes, and even pasta sauces, it pairs well with cumin, coriander, pepper, and thyme.
To make nutmeg for seasoning, the nutmeg seeds are dried gradually in the sun over a period of six to eight weeks. During this time, the nutmeg shrinks away from its hard seed coat. The spice is ready when the kernels rattle in their shells when shaken. It is separated from the outer coat (the mace).
| Nutmeg butter facts and usage Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Nutmeg butter facts and usage |
| Origin | Nutmeg is inherent to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. It was cultivated in New Guinea, Indonesia, South Florida, and West Indies. |
| Colors | Reddish to brown, light yellow, or colorless |
| Taste | Nutmeg |
| Calories | 1927 Kcal./cup |
| Major nutrients | Total Fat (622.86%) Vitamin E (2.93%) |
| Health benefits | Relieve rheumatic pain, Cure debility, Eliminate stress, Prevent pain and aches, Prevent bad breathe |
Nutmeg butter is being extracted from nutmegs. It is semi-solid which is reddish-brown in color having the smell and taste of nutmeg. About 75 percent is trimyristin in nutmeg butter that could be converted into myristic acid which is a 14-carbon fatty acid that is used as a substitute for cocoa butter and is also combined with fats such as palm oil or cottonseed oil. Traditionally after diluting, it is used to calm skin irritations and eradicate rheumatic pain. It is also used in creams, soaps, lip balms, creams, shampoo, body butter, conditioners, and hair pomades. The excessive use of nutmegs results in psychoactive effects. Though the poisoning of nutmeg is rarely harmful it could lead to palpitations, convulsions, and pain.
History
Nutmeg is inherent to the Banda Islands of Indonesia. It was cultivated in New Guinea, Indonesia, South Florida, and West Indies.
Nutritional value
One cup of 218 grams of Nutmeg butter is loaded with 1927 calories, 218 g of Total lipid fat, 0.44 mg of Vitamin E, 196.2 g of total saturated fats, 6.758 g of lauric acid, 180.068 g of myristic acid, 9.374 g of palmitic acid, 10.464 g of total monounsaturated fats and 10.464 g of oleic acid.
Nutritional value of Oil, nutmeg butter
Calories 1927 Kcal. Calories from Fat 1962 Kcal.
| Proximity | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1927 Kcal | N/D |
| Energy | 8064 kJ | N/D |
| Total Fat (lipid) | 218 g | 622.86% |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fat-soluble Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.44 mg | 2.93% |
| Lipids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 196.2 g | N/D |
| Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 | 6.758 g | N/D |
| Myristic acid 14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) | 180.068 g | N/D |
| Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) | 9.374 g | N/D |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 10.464 g | N/D |
| Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) | 10.464 g | N/D |
*Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not rxharun.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weigh 194 lbs. Source: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/
Traditional uses
- It is used to eradicate rheumatic pain.
- It is used to cure nervous and digestive problems.
- It is also useful for chronic nervous disorders, vomiting, nausea, and kidney ailments.
- It is used for inflammation, diarrhea, liver disease, and abdominal pain.
- It is also useful for toothache.
- It provides relief from pain and aches.
- It also helps to cure debility.
- It increases circulation that assists in concentration and also eliminates stress and exhaustion.
- It helps to treat joint and muscular pain as well as menstrual cramps.
- It eliminates bad breath.
Precautions
- Being a neuro-stimulant, it could result in hallucinations and severe vomiting.
- Pregnant women and breastfeeding women should avoid it due to abortifacient properties.
- The excessive use of nutmeg butter is harmful.
- Side effects such as dizziness, dry mouth, flushes, temporary constipation, accelerated heartbeat, nausea, difficulty in urination, and panic might be caused.
- People allergic to nutmeg should avoid its use.
Recommended Usage
- Lotions & Creams: 1-2 %
- Balms: 1-2 %
- Bar Soaps: 5 %
- Hair Conditioners (rinse-out only): 2-5%
Do not exceed the recommended usage rates of this product.
When adding this butter to creams and lotions, it will be necessary to gently warm it during the oil phase for incorporation into the product. For addition in soaps, the general rule of thumb is 1 tablespoon per pound of oil, added and gently blended in just as the oil comes off the heat. As with most raw materials, results may vary, so we strongly recommend small, lab-scale batches prior to any commercial manufacturing.
Cautions: Nutmeg is a neuro-stimulant and can cause severe vomiting and hallucinations. Nutmeg has abortifacient properties and should be avoided by pregnant women. In amounts larger than 20 grains, it is considered toxic.
How to Eat
- It is used in baked goods.
- It is added to various culinary dishes.
Other Facts
- It has a low melting point.
- It is used as a substitute for cocoa butter.
- It is also combined with palm oil or cottonseed oil.
From Where To Buy
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- A distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm slightly sweet nutty taste
- Used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and beverages such as eggnog
- Used in sweet and savory dishes from Indian, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean cuisines
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