Where does nutmeg come from? And what happens if you eat too much of it? Experts are answering all your burning questions. The spice comes from the seed of a type of evergreen tree native to ...

Nutmeg is a warm spice made of the dried seed (not the nut) of a tropical tree. It’s used in both sweet and savory cooking in a variety of cuisines. You can purchase whole seeds or pre-ground.

Nutmeg is one of two spices that come from the Myristica fragrans tree. Nutmeg is the tree's seed and has a warm, nutty ...

Nutmeg comes from grinding seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen that’s native to Indonesia. The trees start flowering in their sixth year, but peak production comes when they are ...