Nutmeg came from the Moluccas to Europe in the 9th century. In addition to pepper and cinnamon, nutmeg and mace were among the most popular spices consumed in large quantities in the Middle Ages. Today, Indonesia is the world’s most important producer of nutmeg and mace. Good nutmegs are heavy, oily and strongly fragrant. They taste spicy, woody, fruity and slightly like eucalyptus and clove. As a basic rule, the higher the content of essential oils, the better the taste. In addition, nutmeg is considered antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and mood-boosting.