A true allrounder, nutmeg is the spice with the nutty flavour and the numerous health benefits

1. Nutmeg is a spice from the nutmeg tree, which is native to several Indonesian islands
2. Nutmeg is used in traditional medicine as an anti-fungal agent and an anti-depressant
3. The nutmeg tree is a large evergreen that thrives in tropical climates
4. Nutmeg is used to flavour a wide range of dishes, including desserts such as cakes and custards
5. Once harvested, the fruit of the nutmeg tree has the outer husk removed and discarded. The inner kernels are dried and sold as a spice
6. A fully grown nutmeg tree reaches up to 18 metres in height
7. There are several species of nutmeg trees, with fruit of varying flavour intensities
8. Nutmeg is rich in vitamins including vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as potassium and calcium
9. The nutmeg tree belongs to the Myristicacaceae family and is known as Myristica fragrans
10. Nutmeg contains chemical compounds that are known antioxidants