Description

Basic Info:

Mace is the vibrant, lacy outer covering of the nutmeg seed, a spice with a warm, sweet, slightly peppery flavour, distinct yet related to nutmeg, used in both savoury (curries, rice) and sweet dishes (cakes, pastries) to add depth, aroma, and visual appeal, prized for centuries in cooking and traditional remedies.

Nutritional Value:

The value consist of 100 gram of Mace:

• Calories: 475 kcal
• Dietary Fiber: 20.2 g
• Protein: 6.71 g
• Total Fat: 32.38 g
• Carbohydrates: 50.5 g
• Sodium: 80 mg
• Potassium: 463 mg 
• Magnesium: 163 mg
• Calcium: 252 mg
• Phosphorus: 110 mg
• Manganese: 1.5 mg
• Iron: 13.90 mg
• Zinc: 4.70 mg
• Folate: 76 mcg
• Copper: 2.15 mg
• Vitamin C: 21 mg
• Vitamin A: 800 IU

Health Benefits:

• Used to balance the blood sugar levels and to treat urinary tract infections.
• It acts as a cardiac tonic and improves the heart metabolism.
• It has aphrodisiac properties which can improve the vigour.
• Very useful in clearing throat, cough, asthma, throat pain, irritable bowel syndrome and diarrhea due to its water absorbing and sputum absorbing properties.
• It reduces bad breath in mouth, moisture in mouth and excessive thirst.
• Used to relieve bloating, flatulence and abdominal pain.
• It acts as an appetiser, improves taste and digestion strength.
• Can treat intestinal worm and intestinal infections.
• It can relieve nausea and vomiting.
• It can reduce the allergic rhinitis.
• It is a natural detoxifier which improves the skin tone and complexion.
• It improves deep sleep and treats insomnia.
• Paste made of mace can relieve headache and joint pains.
• Useful in convulsions and epilepsy.
• Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
• It can detoxify kidneys and liver.