mace

For how long will ground mace retain its flavour once opened. I plan to use 0.25 tsp twice a week, but if it loses its flavour after a few days, I won't bother.

I've been wanting to get some Nutmeg for a long time now to use in Coffee and Desserts. I understand that Mace is made from the shells of Nutmeg and is more polished in flavor and leaves an Orange Color. I've seen Mace compared to Saffron. I was surprised at the expense of Nutmeg. It isn't...