nutmeg

Nutmeg is the seed of Myristica fragrans, encased in mace (another spice). It has a warm, sweet, slightly hallucinogenic aroma that's essential in baking, cream sauces, and eggnogs. Widely used in both sweet and savory applications across European, Middle Eastern, and Caribbean cuisines. The complex flavor comes from myristicin and eugenol in its essential oils.