{"product_id":"whole-mace-4-oz","title":"Whole Mace — 4 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole Sri Lankan mace, the delicate aromatic partner to nutmeg, with a lighter, more refined spice profile that works beautifully in both savory and sweet cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMace is the lacy aril that surrounds the nutmeg seed inside the fruit of \u003cem\u003eMyristica fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e. Once dried, the bright red aril turns amber and is sold as whole blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm and sweet like nutmeg, but more delicate, slightly peppery and gently citrusy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfuse whole blades in cream sauces, soups and stocks, then remove before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind for cakes, biscuits, doughnuts and spiced breads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to curries, biryanis, pilafs and savory spice blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in pickling spice, charcuterie and slow-cooked dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMyristica fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole dried mace blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz (113 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutmeg \u0026amp; Mace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth come from the same fruit. Nutmeg is the seed; mace is the aril around it. Nutmeg is rounder and more robust, while mace is lighter and more elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Freshness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep airtight in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct light and moisture. Grind only what you need or infuse the blades whole.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Serendip Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53925901140152,"sku":"SP-MAC-WHL-004","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/6335\/7112\/files\/serendip-pantry-clean-whole-mace_5bae84ef-c38d-42bb-b942-510784922621.jpg?v=1786917425","url":"https:\/\/serendipsoul.com\/products\/whole-mace-4-oz","provider":"Serendip Soul","version":"1.0","type":"link"}