Nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of the fruit of Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tropical tree — the only one in the world credited with bearing two distinct spices, nutmeg and mace. This is nutmeg supplied with the shell intact, so the kernel stays protected until you crack it open. It is grown without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, harvested by organic growers and processed in small batches before packing in Sri Lanka. Nutmeg is valued above all for its sweet aroma, and it has long been part of Sri Lankan kitchens and traditional households.
100% organic certified by USDA Organic and Control Union. Two independent bodies have checked how this nutmeg is grown, handled and packed, which means you can be confident the crop was farmed without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides and that the chain from grower to pack has been inspected rather than simply described.
- Whole nutmeg seeds with the shell left on
- Grown without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides by organic growers
- Processed and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka
- Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives
Crack the shell, then grate the kernel as you need it — nutmeg loses its aroma quickly once ground, so working from whole seed gives you far more of it. It is used chiefly for cooking: to flavour curries and other savoury dishes, in confectionery and bakery products, and in the preparation of beverages and drinks. In commercial kitchens the spice appears in other forms too, with nutmeg oleoresin used in meat products, soups, sauces, baked goods, confectionery, puddings and the seasoning of meat and vegetables, while nutmeg oil goes into cosmetics and toiletries. A small amount goes a long way, so grate sparingly and taste as you go.
Lakpura brings together the organic spices of Sri Lanka, grown and packed on the island where they belong.
