Nutmeg seeds are widely grown for obtaining two of the very important spices, namely Nutmeg and Mace. Both the spices, Nutmeg & Macee are derived from the same plant; nutmeg seed being the seed kernel derived from the fruit and mace being the lacy covering on the seed kernel. It is one of the most sought after and internationally traded spice after pepper, chillies and basil.

Nutmeg seeds are widely grown for obtaining two of the very important spices, namely Nutmeg and Mace. Both the spices, Nutmeg & Macee are derived from the same plant; nutmeg seed being the seed kernel derived from the fruit and mace being the lacy covering on the seed kernel. It is one of the most sought after and internationally traded spice after pepper, chillies and basil.