Idukki Mace – The Golden Javitri from Kerala’s Highlands

Idukki mace is available in a single 20 g pack priced at ₹150 inclusive of GST handpicked from the arils of nutmeg fruit in the highlands of Idukki, Kerala.

Yes. Mace (javitri) and nutmeg (jaiphal) come from the same fruit of Myristica fragrans. Nutmeg is the inner seed; mace is the bright red lacy aril that wraps around it. They share a family resemblance but mace is warmer, more delicate, and more floral in flavour.

This javitri is handpicked from the arils of nutmeg fruit in the lush highlands of Idukki, Kerala a region celebrated for producing some of the world's finest spices, where unique climate and fertile soil create distinctively aromatic mace.

Idukki mace has a warm, slightly sweet flavour with a hint of peppery notes more delicate and floral than nutmeg. A verified buyer describes it as extremely flavourful, aromatic, and noticeably fresher than market alternatives.

Mace is used in biryani, Garam Masala blends, curries, stews, baked goods, and spiced beverages. Its warm, floral character suits both savoury Indian dishes and desserts typically used in smaller quantities than nutmeg due to its more concentrated aroma.

Mace is the bright, lacy aril surrounding the nutmeg seed inside the fruit. It is carefully hand-separated at harvest, then sun-dried a delicate extraction process that preserves its vibrant golden-orange colour, rich aroma, and complex flavour.

Store whole mace blades in an airtight container away from heat, light, and moisture. Whole blades retain their essential oils significantly longer than ground mace grind only what you need immediately before use.