Nutmeg
Also listed as Ground Nutmeg and Whole Nutmeg.
Spices & Herbs
This is what the ingredient is.
Nutmeg is a warm baking spice from a tropical seed. Labels may say nutmeg or ground nutmeg.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It flavors baked goods, eggnog, and savory cream sauces.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a spice under FDA rules.
Here is what research has found.
Spice pathogen and adulteration controls apply to nutmeg imports.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Culinary amounts are typical kitchen use; large non-food amounts are unsafe.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026