by Thottam Farm Fresh | Apr 26, 2021 | Blog
Nutmeg is a universally used spice as it is used throughout several cuisines around the world. Nutmeg and mace come from the same fruit although mace is the dried reticulated “aril” of the fruit and nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of the fruit. Nutmeg is produced from...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Apr 23, 2021 | Blog
Nutmeg is the seed that is dried, shelled, and sold for consumption either whole or ground while mace is the “aril” of the fruit consisting of a fleshy network. Nutmeg is native to the Moluccas island but was gradually introduced to India towards the end of the 18th...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Apr 19, 2021 | Blog
Star anise is one of the most popular spices used in various cooking styles all around the world. Star anise also known as anasphal is a medium-sized plant that is native to the Southeastern region of China and Vietnam. The star anise spice comes from the trees...
by Thottam Farm Fresh | Apr 5, 2021 | Blog
Star anise is a popular spice all around the world because of its signature odor and hugely beneficial medicinal properties. The spice comes from the tiny pink flowers which are harvested and dried just before ripening and then being made ready for consumption. The...