Mace
Delicate Aroma. Golden Threads
Didwaniya Group is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of high-quality mace, the vibrant lacy covering of the nutmeg seed, prized for its warm aroma and subtle flavor. Carefully sourced and hygienically processed, our mace is supplied in whole and ground forms to meet the needs of global spice traders, food manufacturers, and herbal product makers.
Mace is the dried, lacy reddish covering (aril) that encases the seed of the nutmeg fruit (Myristica fragrans). Often referred to as the "sister spice" of nutmeg, mace offers a similar yet more delicate, refined flavor profile. It is warm, aromatic, and slightly sweet, with a hint of pepper and citrus, making it a prized ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes across global cuisines.
Once separated from the nutmeg seed, mace is dried until it takes on a golden-orange to light brown color and brittle texture. It is then traded in its natural, flat, blade-like form (mace blades) or ground into a fine powder.
Characteristics
Taste: Warm, aromatic, slightly sweet with a more delicate flavor than nutmeg
Appearance (Structure): Lacy, web-like aril that surrounds the nutmeg seed; flat, brittle, and blade-like when dried
Smell: Sweet, spicy, and intense with notes similar to nutmeg but more floral and refined
Mass fraction of moisture, %, not more than: 10.0
Mass fraction of essential oil, %, not less than: 7.5
Color: Bright orange to reddish-brown when dried
Application
Mace is a highly valued spice used across culinary, medicinal, and industrial domains. In cooking, it imparts a warm, delicate, and slightly sweet flavor to dishes, making it ideal for seasoning soups, sauces, stews, baked goods, and meat preparations. It is a key ingredient in spice blends like garam masala and curry powders, and is also used to flavor pickles, desserts, and beverages. In the food processing industry, mace is utilized for its rich aroma and flavor in processed meats, ready-to-eat meals, and savory snacks. Traditionally, mace has been used in herbal medicine for its digestive, anti-inflammatory, and carminative properties. Its essential oil is also extracted for use in perfumery, aromatherapy, and personal care products such as soaps and lotions, valued for its spicy and uplifting fragrance.
Storage conditions
Store in dry, clean, well-ventilated warehouses free from pests, at a relative humidity of no more than 75% and a temperature of no more than 20°C.