stackyFACTSNature occasionally offers a two-for-one deal on spices. The nutmeg tree produces a fruit containing a hard seed (nutmeg) perfectly wrapped in a web-like red aril (mace). Separating them yields two completely distinct flavor profiles from a single harvest, maximizing botanical efficiency.
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