And yes, that does mean nutmeg is a seed. Mace is dried and optionally ground into a powder to turn it into the spice you ...

The mace is carefully separated from the seed and dried until it turns a rich amber color. Meanwhile, the nutmeg seeds are dried for six to eight weeks until the kernel rattles inside the shell.

Nutmeg and mace are two separate spices found in the same fruit. Both have long been valued for their fragrance, flavor, and medicinal properties. India is the lead consumer of nutmeg as well as ...