Mace

Mace javitri Mace is a webbing or leaf-like spice that wraps the nutmeg seed. Mace has an even more savoury, musky flavour than nutmeg, but they are similar enough that their flavours can easily be confused. Mace is often fried whole, and usually one blade or leaf of mace is enough to really impart a strong flavour. Mace is the outer covering of nutmeg, this lacy reddish covering has a milder and sweeter taste than nutmeg. It is typically used in small quantity in garam masala and in Mughlai dishes.