The nutmeg tree actually gives us two spices: nutmeg, the seed of the tree’s yellow fruit, and mace, the red covering on the seed. Mace is considered more pungent, but both are used in sweet treats like cakes and cookies and in savory dishes like stews and sausages. (Fursteff / Shutterstock)
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