Following the breakthrough on one of our products at MF Products, the MF Team have decided to look at the origins of MF Nutmeg. We have done a lot of content on what you can do with MF Nutmeg however we’ve never discussed the history of this spectacular spice and how it even became so prominent in the world today. So, without further ado let’s get into it.
Scientifically, nutmeg is known as Myristica Fragrans and the tree is said to have originated in Banda, one of the spice islands of Indonesia.
It has also been said that the word nutmeg came from the Latin word ‘nux’ which
meant nut and muscat which meant musky.
Historically, nutmeg has had rather a violent history with wars
being waged over the high-value spice. In 1600, the Dutch went to the Banda
islands then massacred and enslaved the inhabitants for control over production
supply. After several negotiations and decades, the Dutch gave up control in world
war two. So, how did such a small little spice cause so much trouble I hear you
ask? Well, it turns out during these times, nutmeg was actually used as a hallucinogen, the spice was so intoxicating it often made its subject feel as if they were floating.
Another thing about nutmeg was that it
was highly regarded and when we say highly we mean HIGHLY. In the 14th
century 500 grams of nutmeg would set back the average joe as much as 3 sheep
or 2 cows. Imagine that, a small amount of powder for enough meat to last for a
year.
This wonderful spice has such an interesting history that the second part must be released to do it justice, Share in the comments for part
2!
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