The seed is covered by an aril or fleshy cover, hatched and reddish in color. This wrapper, conveniently dried and separated from the rest of the fruit, is called mace and is used as a spice just like the seed.
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The seed is covered by an aril or fleshy cover, hatched and reddish in color. This wrapper, conveniently dried and separated from the rest of the fruit, is called mace and is used as a spice just like the seed.
Both the walnut and the mace have similar flavors, although the walnut has a slightly sweeter and finer flavor. Mace is preferably used in colorful dishes due to the orange color it gives1.