What is Nutmeg?
Nutmeg is the seed or ground spice of several tree species of the genus Myristic; fragrant nutmeg or true nutmeg is a dark-leaved evergreen
tree cultivated for two spices derived from its fruit: nutmeg, from its seed, and mace, from the seed covering.
Where To Buy Nutmeg In Uganda?
Fine Class Supermarket
Address: Buziga Junction Road, Uganda
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10:45 pm
Phone: +256 705 500060
Queens Supermarket (Makerere)
Located in: Ham Shopping Mall
Address: Makerere Hill Rd, Kampala, Uganda
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 11 pm
Best Buy Supermarket Bukoto
Address: Kampala, Uganda
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm
Phone: +256 200 907771
How much is nutmeg in Uganda?
UGX 8,600
What are the health benefits of African nutmeg?
When grounded to powder, the kernel is used to prepare soup as stimulant to relieve
constipation and control passive uterine hemorrhage in women immediately after child birth (9, 10). This berry also has diuretic properties and used for mild fever and antiseptic (10).
When should I drink nutmeg water?
The healing properties of nutmeg helps in nerve relaxation. The potent medicinal properties of nutmeg help in calming nerves and releasing the serotonin,
which induces sleep. According to Ayurveda, drinking a glass full of milk with a dash of nutmeg can help in improving sleep conditions.
How much nutmeg should you drink?
While there are no specific guidelines on how much nutmeg you should have per day, its recommended that you should not exceed 1 to 2mg a day.
Studies suggest that toxic reactions occur when taken at 5g and above.
What is the best way to eat nutmeg?
Add it to coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or warm milk.
Use it to season vegetables such as cauliflower and sweet potato.
Sprinkle over oatmeal or other breakfast cereals.
Sprinkle over fruit for an added kick.
Bake with it.
Add to seasonal beverages such as eggnog, mulled cider, and mulled wine.
How do I make a homemade fresh nutmeg juice?
Below is how to make a nutmeg juice
1kg nutmeg
Wash nutmeg. Cut nutmeg in half. Remove the seed. Cut the nutmeg into small pieces. Soak nutmeg pieces in salt water to prevent oxidation. Rinse and drain before juicing.
Put a strainer on the juice container. Turn on the slow juicer. Juice the nutmeg. To make Nutmeg Juice with Sour Plum:
Take 125g nutmeg juice, add 250g of water, 30g of honey and 2 sour plums. Stir and serve immediately.