Mace Spices [Javitri]

Mace, Javintri, javantri, Glossary, Japatri flower (Organically Grown, Indian Origin & Homestead Produce)

Mace is the crimson or bright red colored spice or condiment, present as the second membrane covering the seed of the nutmeg fruit or the nutmeg. Its taste is milder than that of nutmeg and is used in recipes which are delicately flavored. It consists of essential oils, which give out its peculiar flavor and aroma. Mace should be added at the beginning of cooking in order to develop its full flavor.

Health benefits of mace, javintri, javitri, javantri:

Mace helps in digestion and also stimulates the appetite. It also helps clear digestive tract infections by fighting bacteria and viruses. Mace can relieve intestinal gas and flatulence. It can reduce vomiting, nausea and general stomach uneasiness. The compound Eugenol in it has been found to relieve toothache and thus it is an important component in toothpaste. Being rich in potassium, it is known to have heart protecting benefits. It also contains some amounts of iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and fibre.

Mace is very good for digestive system healthy, Appetite, Blood Circulation. Kidneys, cold and Cough. Mace is also good for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomachaches etc.

Key features:

1- Our mace flower is 100% Natural, Organic, Non-GMO, No Preservatives, Vegan, Gluten-free, non-irradiated premium Gourmet Food Grade Spice. It is free from pesticides and chemicals. We don’t sell oil extracted nutmeg or mace.

2- We source mace and nutmeg from an organic and fair traded farmer in the Wayanad district of Kerala. This is organically certified and ethically sourced. It is handpicked, manually sorted and hygienically processed as per international quality standards.

3- Mace is the outer covering of the nutmeg seed but very pungent flavor. It is a commonly used ingredient in desserts and baked products like custards, puddings, fruit dishes, biscuits, cakes and bread. It is also used in flavoring curries, pickles, sauces, stews and dishes like Biryani.

4- Mace is very good for the digestive system healthy, Appetite, Blood Circulation. Kidneys, Cold and Cough. Mace is also good for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomachaches etc

A premium quality spice from the house of ‘Vindhya’

Homestead Spices from Western Ghats:

Homestead Spices from God’s own country – Kerala – collected from the fair trade and organic farmers of hilly areas of Western Ghats that have already set a unique geographical advantage of producing the world’s best quality spices for centuries. The main products under this category are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Dried raw ginger, dried raw turmeric, Turmeric powder, Brindle berry, Wild honey etc. It can be ensured that each and every product in this category is free from any kind of chemical contamination or pesticides, though they are not officially certified organic products. All of these products are strictly grown for domestic use and not for any commercial purpose, where only the surplus is collected and traditionally processed from collection to drying to packing. We promise you the same legacy of god’s own country through our best quality homestead spices.

How to store homestead spices whole and powders

As all our whole spices and spice powders are free of any kind of preservatives chances are there for them to catch white patches or fungus if exposed to even a little bit of moisture. Here are some tips to store them fresh longer.

Always keep the products in an airtight jar away from moisture.

You can transfer a little from the pack to a small airtight jar and can keep the rest in refrigerator.

You can transfer the product into a clean paper or (muram) in direct sunlight for half an hour and put them back in container.

Buy according to your usage. There are products available in 5g, 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 200g, 400g, 750g and 1000g packs.

Saute the spices in a pan on low flame just before putting them to curry so as to get nice aroma.

For those who want to know more about our farming community and their lifestyle, we would be happy to arrange farm tour. They can visit our farmers across India, learn traditional farming techniques, work in farms and stay with them as part of farm tour.