Nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the kernel of a fruit similar to an apricot, and is wrapped in a scarlet leathery lace or aril of mace. Nutmeg is a hard kernel which needs to be grated.
Lovage seeds from a plant of the caraway family, used mainly in Indian cooking. The greenish-brown seeds are a little larger than celery seeds and have a strong aroma of rather coarse thyme. Oregano can be substituted.
Black caraway, the seeds of which have a warm odour and an aromatic, pungent and slightly bitter flavour.
