A pinch of nutmeg should not be missing in mashed potatoes and the spice is also very popular in Christmas baking. However, excessive dosage of nutmeg can lead to symptoms of poisoning such as severe headaches. EAT SMARTER explains!
Use nutmeg sparingly
As with almost all foods, the same applies to nutmeg: the dose makes the poison! So you should use the nutmeg sparingly, like rubbing a pinch into the sauce or over the mashed potatoes.
Its ingredients, myristicin, and elemicin can cause intoxication-like states in humans when consumed in large quantities. In addition, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and cardiac arrest can also occur.
It’s in the nutmeg
The spice owes its great aroma and its slight spiciness to the essential oils. If you use nutmeg sparingly, it can also stimulate digestion.
Nutmeg in the kitchen
A little nutmeg gives light sauces and soups a great aroma. The spice also goes well with vegetables such as kohlrabi, cauliflower, spinach, and leeks!
The slightly grated nutmeg is particularly popular over mashed potatoes or with game and lamb dishes. Even sweet dishes such as pancakes, ice cream, or fruit salad benefit from the wonderful taste.
