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Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica)

Calabash nutmeg is the aromatic seed of a West and Central African tree, used whole or ground in soups, stews, and other cooking.

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About Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica)

Calabash nutmeg is a spice made from the aromatic seeds of a tropical tree native to West and Central Africa. The seeds are used whole or ground to season foods, often in place of or alongside other warm spices. They are hard before grinding, and their aroma is fragrant and spicy, with notes often compared to nutmeg.

It is sold as whole seeds or ground spice, and may be used in soups, stews, and other cooking. The common name is distinct from true nutmeg, despite the resemblance in aroma. Nutrition comparisons should distinguish the seed spice from ground blends or preparations mixed with other ingredients.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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English

calabash nutmeg

English

African nutmeg

English

ehuru

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Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica) nutrition & diet

Calabash nutmeg (Monodora myristica) nutritional value

Reference: Calabash nutmeg, seed, dried

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
352kcal
Protein
9.7g
Carbs
47.0g
Fat
9.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Whole seeds and ground spice can differ in freshness; mixed spice products are not equivalent to the pure seed.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 13_020 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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