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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.
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What is betel nuts?
A betel nut is the seed of an areca palm and is often consumed and chewed in a betel leaf.
What is a betel palm?
A betel palm is an Asiatic palm, Latin name Areca catechu, whose seeds are betel nuts.
What is a betel pepper?
A betel pepper is an Asiatic plant, Latin name Piper betle, whose leaves are used to wrap betel nuts before chewing.
What is betel leaf in sanskrit?
it is called पर्णtAmboolam(n,N)[ताम्बूलं] = Betel leaf(generally this word is taken together with the betel nuts);vITikA(n,F)[ वीटिका]
Is a nutmeg a fruit?
It is a nut of the nutmeg tree. Nuts are also fruits.
Can you bring betel nuts on flight?
The ability to bring betel nuts on a flight largely depends on the airline's regulations and the destination country's customs laws. Many airlines allow passengers to carry small quantities of betel nuts for personal use, but it's essential to check with the specific airline and the customs regulations of the destination. Additionally, some countries may have restrictions or bans on the importation of betel nuts due to health concerns. Always verify before traveling to avoid any issues.
What is 'Taiwanese chewing gum'?
Betel nuts, or bin lang, are popularly referred to in Taiwan as 'Taiwanese chewing gum.' These seeds of the betel palm (areca-catechu) are famous for the stimulating psychological effect (and disturbing visual effect) they produce in chewers. In Taiwan betel nuts are traditionally purchased at a roadside kiosk from a http://www.answers.com/topic/betel-nut-beauty
Is nutmeg spice made from nuts?
'Nutmeg' spice is the finely grated seed of the Nutmeg tree.
How is nutmeg sold?
as a powder, or as whole nuts.
Where can you buy betel nuts?
You can buy them almost in any Asian food stores. mostly in Indian and Bangladeshi food stores...
Is paan a drug?
No it is a leaf with betel nuts and other stuff. Its actually very healthy.
Is nutmeg a nut?
yes theay are nuts but some markets have them already crushed and made into powdered nutmeg :p
