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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is the seed of the nutmeg tree. For seasoning food, it is usually used in the powdered form. The spice Mace is the dried lacy covering of the nutmeg seed. The nutmeg tree is the only tropical fruit tree that produces two different spices.
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Can nutmeg kill?
Asked by NualaStauntonfb5285
Yes, consuming excessive amounts of nutmeg can potentially be harmful and even fatal. Nutmeg contains a compound called myristicin, which in large doses can cause hallucinations, delirium, seizures, and heart problems. While nutmeg is commonly used as a spice in small amounts, ingesting large quantities for its psychoactive effects can lead to severe health complications. It's essential to use nutmeg responsibly and in moderation to avoid adverse effects.
Can you eat raw nutmeg?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, but I would not advise it.
Raw nutmeg produces
anticholinergic
-like symptoms, attributed to myristicin
and
The intoxicating effects of myristicin
can lead to a physical state somewhere between waking and dreaming; euphoria is reported and nausea is often experienced.
Users also report bloodshot eyes and memory disturbances.
Myristicin
is also known to induce hallucinogenic effects, such as visual distortions. Nutmeg intoxication has an extremely long time before peak is reached, sometimes taking up to seven hours, and effects can be felt for 24 hours, with lingering effects lasting up to 72 hours.
Will nutmeg help with withdrawls?
Asked by Wiki User
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What does nutmeg plant look like?
Asked by Wiki User
Nutmeg comes from the fruit of a 50 ft (15 m) tall tropical evergreen tree. The bark is smooth and grayish brown with green young branches and leaves. The oblong, fleshy fruit, contains the nutmeg nut.
What spice comes from nutmeg?
Asked by Wiki User
Two spices come from the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans); they are nutmeg and mace.
Nutmeg is the kernel, or seed, which is sold either ground or whole. The flavour of ready-ground nutmeg, like all pre-ground spices, lacks flavour and body; it is much better to buy whole nutmeg and grind it as needed: it's easy to grind using a nutmeg grinder (from kitchenware stores and departments) or the starburst or fine-grating section of an ordinary kitchen grater, or you can simply scrape it with a serrated knife.
Mace is the aril, or seed-covering, of the nutmeg seed, and is nearly always sold ground as a red-brown powder or in 'blades', which are simply fine strips of the aril. Mace is a little sweeter than nutmeg, and less pungently aromatic.
Both spices are interchangeable in recipes, and are used in preparing both sweet and savory foods.
Either spice may be sprinkled on top of frothy or creamy drinks and desserts as a garnish. Nutmeg or mace used to infuse liquids such as milk are better left whole if the liquid is to be strained after infusion; the flavour will be better and they are easy to remove.
Nutmeg is also used to produce essential oils for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal use, as well as for making nutmeg butter, used for culinary purposed and as a lubricant.
What if you accidentally use nutmeg instead of paprika?
Asked by Wiki User
Paprika, contrary to popular belief is a spice but very mild. Most people use paprika as a food coloring for certain dishes like deviled eggs. I use it to make my oven fried chicken have a more fried look. Paprika is not however, overpowering.
What will smoking nutmeg do to you?
Asked by Wiki User
Smoking nutmeg has similar side effects as eating it in large quantities (two tablespoons or more).
The side effects vary from person to person, and some people don't experience any form of a high at all. Some people that do experience a high, don't like the feeling, and others prefer nutmeg over marijuana or LSD.
Nutmeg has a chemical composition of myrista oil, Myristicin (which is chemically similar to the hallucinogenic, mescaline), and Elemicin (which is chemically similar to prescription antidepressants). Scientists believe that when these ingredients enter the body, they get converted to methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) a.k.a. by its street name, Ecstasy.
It takes several hours for the side effects of nutmeg to fully kick in. The high has been described as being mild, like being drunk or buzzed on marijuana, to being an extreme dream like, almost LSD induced high. After taking it three or four times, it doesn't take as long for the high to kick in, and the high is more potent.
Other side effects of nutmeg include dry mouth, thirst, vomiting, increased heartbeat, paranoia, and disillusion.
What in nutmeg is poisinous intravenously?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, nutmeg is extremely poisonous if injected intravenously.
why the hell would you be shooting nutmeg into your friggen veins?!!
Can Jews eat nutmeg?
Asked by Wiki User
There is no specification on most major kashrut sites as to the issue of whole nutmeg. However, one potential issue that is mentioned is how the whole spice is dried. Due to the possibility that whole nutmeg might be dried using equipment that might also dry spices that qualify as kitniyot, it's best to err on the side of caution, and only use spices that are labeled kasher psyche?
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Does ground nutmeg get buggy if kept too long?
Asked by Wiki User
Oh yes, it definitely can get bugs in it. It is best stored in a sealed, air-tight container.
What is the skin of nutmeg called?
Asked by Wiki User
Mace is the dry covering of nutmeg.
Aril (or arrilus) is the word used for the outer covering (shell/hull) of (any) seed.
Is getting high from eating nutmeg bad for you?
Asked by Wiki User
You will probably get very sick after getting high, it is a very miserable experience to get high off nutmeg. Also there is a chance you could die. Getting high off nutmeg is really dumb. The oil in the nutmeg that gets you high can kill you if you eat to much of it. Don't get high off nutmeg because you will regret it. You will get sick and could possibly die.
What is the recommended dosage of nutmeg in Western herbalism?
Asked by GaleEncyofAltMed
250-500 mg of nutmeg mixed with other herbs is recommended, once or twice a day. It can be taken in powder plain, capsules, pills, or infusion, and should be taken on an empty stomach. And more . . .
How can I tone down the taste in nutmeg in the food I am preparing?
Asked by Wiki User
That's difficult to say without knowing what dish the nutmeg is in. Having said that, and assuming for whatever reason you cannot simply reduce the amount of nutmeg in the recipe, I think your best bet would be to increase other spices to balance the nutmeg.
For example, if you're making pumpkin pie, you could increase the amounts of cinnamon, ginger and cloves, which would produce a more balanced flavor with the nutmeg.
If you're making a bread product, such as donuts or a coffee cake, you might add some cinnamon - dust the donuts with cinnamon sugar, or put a cinnamon crumb top on the coffee cake.
Will you get high by smoking nutmeg?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes however you need to smoke a huge amount and it will last several days, it is also very harsh on the lungs, not ideal for a good high.
What is difference between betel nuts and nutmeg?
Asked by Wiki User
Broadly, nutmeg is from an evergreen tree whereas ginger is the root of a perennial plant. Both are used to flavor foods, and may be used together in pumpkin pie and molasses cookies. Both may be used as flavoring to render medicines more palatable. Both are native to Asia.
Nutmeg (genus: Myristica) is a hard seed, with a somewhat sweet, nutty flavor.It is generally grated finely and added to sweets (cookies, pies, etc), dairy dishes, vegetable dishes, and certain beverages such as eggnog and mulled cider. Species are mostly native to Asia and Australia, but are also extant in the Caribbean.
Ginger root (genus: Zingiber) is actually the underground stem, or rhizome, of the ginger plant. Ginger's flavor is both hot and savory. Each manner of preservation yields a subtly different flavor-- more or less hotness, more or less subtlety of other flavors. It can be chopped and used fresh in cooking or salads, thickly sliced of cubed and candied (sugared), thinly sliced and pickled, or dried and powdered, or dried and made into tea. In non-allopathic medicine, it is used for digestive ailments, arthritis, colds, and to reduce inflammation. Species are native to South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.
Does nutmeg grow in the rainforest?
Asked by Wiki User
yes, Nutmeg grows in rainforests mostly in Asia.
