What is mace?
Mace
The lacy red-orange coating around a nutmeg seed, dried. Like nutmeg, but more delicate and a little peppery.
What it tastes like
Warm and nutmeg-like but brighter, with a slight citrus and pepper edge.
Where you’ll see it
Doughnuts, potted shrimp, sausages, béchamel, Indian biryanis and old-fashioned baked goods.