Grenada, the Isle of Spice, is the world's second largest producer of nutmeg, with an annual production of some 6.7 million lbs. The nutmeg tree originates in Indonesia, and was probably introduced to the West Indies by sailing ships in the 1800s.
The nutmeg tree(Myristica fragrans) is a tropical evergreen with glossy deep green leaves. The fruit consists of an outer pericarp, resembling an apricot, which is used to make nutmeg jam, jelly and syrup. When the fruit is ripe, it splits open, revealing a shiny, dark brown nut surrounded by a bright vermilion covering, which is also a spice called mace. The dark brown shell cracks easily and contains the nutmeg kernel.
Despite being used as a spicy addition to to foods and beverages, nutmeg and it's oil are used extensively for remedies against colds, joint and muscle pains.
NUTMEG SOAP
Nutmeg Soap- a natural, mild soap hand made in Grenada from pure coconut oil, nutmeg oil and ground nutmeg. It lathers abundantly and the stimulating and exfoliating action of the ground spice, the anti-bacterial properties of the nutmeg oil, and the high glycerine content of this natural soap will leave your skin feeling clean, fragrant and silky.
Look out for this and others in our shop in the near future.
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