Pathrika/JathiPoo/Javitri/ Mace(25 gm)

Mace spice consisting of the dried aril, or lacy covering, of the nutmeg. Mace has a slightly warm taste and a fragrance similar to that of nutmeg. It is used to flavor bakery, meat, and fish dishes; to flavor sauces and vegetables; and in preserving and pickling.

In the processing of mace, the crimson-colored aril is removed from the nutmeg that it envelops and is flattened out and dried for 10 to 14 days; its color changes to pale yellow, orange, or tan.