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Mace (Javitri), nutmace

Javitri · nutmace · dried mace blades · Myristica fragrans

The lacy red-orange coating that wraps the nutmeg seed, dried and sold as mace. Delicate, warm and slightly sweet.

In short: Mace (javitri) is the dried red-orange coating around the nutmeg seed, from the same Myristica fragrans fruit. Delicate, warm and slightly sweet.

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Clear PET jar, black cap

FSSAI Lic. 12726999000117 · Packed by Bibhakar & Sons Pvt. Ltd., Ghaziabad · Batch and best-before printed on the jar · Page updated 31 Oct 2026

Same fruit as nutmeg, a gentler spice.

Each nutmeg fruit has one seed and one lacy red covering. The covering is peeled off by hand and dried into mace, so there is far less of it than nutmeg.

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04Sealed in clear PETAirtight jar you can see through, with the origin and grade on the label.
Product details

Specification

Botanical name
Myristica fragrans
Packed in
Clear PET jar with black cap
Batch and best-before
Printed on each jar
Origin

Grown on the nutmeg tree

Mace and nutmeg grow on the same evergreen tree. The tree bears a fleshy fruit that splits open to show the seed wrapped in bright red lace.

How to use it

Biryani and kormaAdd a blade or two to the pot with the other whole spices.
Cakes and custardsSteep a blade in warm milk or cream, then lift it out.
Garam masalaToast a blade lightly and grind it into the blend.
Storing itKeep the lid tight, away from sunlight and the stove.

Questions

What is mace?

Mace is the dried, lacy red coating around the nutmeg seed. It tastes like a lighter, more delicate nutmeg.

Can I swap mace for nutmeg?

Often, yes. Mace is lighter and more delicate, so taste as you go.

Is mace a different plant?

No. Mace and nutmeg come from the same tree and the same fruit.

How long will it keep?

The best-before date is printed on the jar. Keep the lid closed, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat.

What is javitri in English?

Mace, sometimes sold as nutmace. It wraps the nutmeg (jaiphal) seed inside the same fruit.

How can I pay and what does shipping cost?

Pay online by UPI, card or netbanking through Razorpay. Orders over ₹799 ship free across India; smaller orders pay a flat ₹90 shipping fee.

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