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Mahleb
Mahleb (also spelled mahlab or mahlepi) is a spice made from the kernels inside the stones of the St Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb), a cherry species native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. The small, oval seeds are ground or used whole to flavor sweet breads, pastries, and cookies, particularly in Turkish, Greek, Middle Eastern, and Armenian baking traditions. Its flavor is aromatic...
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Nutmeg
Nutmeg is a culinary spice derived from the dried seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, an evergreen native to the Maluku Islands, particularly the Banda Islands of Indonesia. The fruit of the tree yields both nutmeg and a secondary spice known as mace, which is derived from the seed's reddish aril. During the 17th century, the high value of nutmeg led to intense colonial competition, with the Dutc...
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