Nutmeg - Do you use it?

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Nutmeg and Cloves! 😋
 
Irishmom2 said:
But yes, apparently you would have to consume a very high quantity for it to be at a dangerous level.
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CNS effects have been observed at a consumption rate of 1-2 grams per kilogram of body weight, with toxic overdose occurring at 5 grams. (Source: Drugs.com) But that’s a LOT. A 60kg (133 lbs) person would need to ingest at least 60g of nutmeg, or roughly 12 entire seeds, to possibly suffer effects on the CNS.

I have a rice pudding recipe that calls for a whole nutmeg seed, but even if I were to eat the entire four-serving yield in one sitting I wouldn’t come close to reaching any concerning level of nutmeg toxicity.
 
I use nutmeg when I bake. Nutmeg is specially good when you make fruit cake during Christmas time. It has a wonderful aroma not too overpowering.
 
I put nutmeg as well as cinnamon in my apple pie.

For apples in my pie, I prefer a combination of golden delicious and Granny Smith apples.
 
Talking about speckled nutmeg skin, someone once used that phrase to describe me. 😊
 
Depending upon genetic makeup and general health at the moment, as little as two teaspoons of nutmeg can cause toxicity.

Just remember the admonition, “All things in moderation!”
 
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This thread is a proof that nutmeg has it’s place in culture and is doing very well! 😃

So far, I like the taste, I add it to my coffee for now. Oh and the roasted carrot someone was mentioning, I tried that as well, came out good!

When it comes to coffee, it’s a fine line when it’s just enough and when it’s almost too much of nutmeg.
 
I love pies too! I will have to make some but need to get the ingredients at the store this week…
 
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