Ingredient

Ground Nutmeg

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Nutmeg is used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods, especially …

What it is

Ground nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), which is native to Indonesia. The seed is dried and then ground into a powder. It has a warm, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor.

Why it's used

Nutmeg is used as a flavoring agent in a wide variety of foods, especially baked goods, custards, and dairy-based dishes. It is also used in savory dishes, spice blends, and beverages like eggnog.

Health notes

Nutmeg is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring. It is used in small amounts in food, and these typical intakes are not associated with adverse health effects. JECFA has evaluated nutmeg and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). In very large doses, nutmeg can cause hallucinations and other adverse effects, but this is not associated with normal food consumption.

Allergen info

Nutmeg is not one of the 9 major FDA allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ground Nutmeg

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Toast For Cheese With Festive Spiced Fruits & Pecans THE FINE CHEESE CO. Toast For Cheese With Festive Spiced Fruits & Pecans Flavored Snack Crackers 402kcal 8.3Protein 9.7Fat 62.4Carbs Conagra Brands ALEXIA Sweet Potato Bisque Soup, 17 OZ Prepared Soups High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 70kcal 0.4Protein 4.5Fat 7Carbs The J.M. Smucker Company Pancake & Waffle Mix, Pumpkin Spice Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 341kcal 6.8Protein 3.4Fat 75Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Raw Stuffed Broccoli & Cheese Chicken Breast Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 155kcal 14.8Protein 3.5Fat 15.5Carbs Oven Art, LLC Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies & Biscuits 391kcal 4.3Protein 13.0Fat 60.9Carbs 4 Him Food Group LLC Premium Puffed Corn, Pumpkin Spice Other Snacks 464kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 75Carbs Biscotti Brothers Bakery Biscotti Brothers, Traditional Italian Biscottini, Pumpkin Pecan, Pumpkin Pecan Crackers & Biscotti 500kcal 7.7Protein 19.2Fat 69.2Carbs The Decorated Cookie Company, LLC Gingerbread Gourmet Decorated Cookie, Gingerbread Cookies & Biscuits 240kcal 0Protein 16Fat 26Carbs Cornfields, Inc. G.H. Cretors, Popped Corn, Pumpkin Spice, Caramel, Pumpkin Spice, Caramel Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 464kcal 3.6Protein 25Fat 64.3Carbs Garden of Life, Inc. Garden Of Life, Super Seed, Fiber Bar, Apple Cinnamon, Apple Cinnamon Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 368kcal 8.8Protein 8.8Fat 66.2Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Parmesan Cream Sauce Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 192kcal 6.4Protein 12.8Fat 12Carbs Rje Trade International, Inc. The Italian Style Pasty Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 44% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 206kcal 8.8Protein 11.2Fat 17.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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