Nutmeg is a dual-purpose food for medicine and food. It is not only a traditional Chinese medicine food, but also a commonly used spice. It is often used as a spice in life, used for cooking all kinds of meat, and can also play the role of warming the middle and dispelling cold. So how much is the price of nutmeg?
Nutmeg in the market is not very expensive, and its price is mainly affected by factors such as origin and quality, and there are certain differences. Generally, the market price of a catty of nutmeg is about 40 to 50 yuan. (The above price source network is for reference only)
2. Where can I buy nutmeg?
Nutmeg is sold in many places, mainly depending on what kind you need. If it is used as medicine, it is better to buy it in a drugstore. If it is used as spices, it can generally be bought in vegetable markets and large supermarkets.
Third, how to choose nutmeg
Nutmeg, as a commonly used spice, must be selected with high quality products. When selecting nutmeg, we can distinguish the quality of nutmeg from the following aspects:
1, look at the shape
High-quality nutmeg is oval or egg-shaped, full and even, while inferior nutmeg varies in size and shape.
2. Look at the color
The color of good quality nutmeg is mostly grayish yellow or grayish brown, and the color is dim; Nutmeg of poor quality will be darker in color than that of good quality, but its efficacy is very weak. It should be noted that in order to make nutmeg look better, some unscrupulous traders will dye nutmeg by means of sulfur steaming, etc. Such nutmeg generally looks particularly bright in color, and it is not recommended to buy it.
3. Look at the lines
When selecting nutmeg, we should pay attention to the appearance of nutmeg with or without lines. High-quality nutmeg has light longitudinal lines and reticular lines.
4. Smell it
Pick up a few nutmegs and put them in your hands, and smell them close to your nose. If you feel that the smell is very strong and the taste is a little spicy, then it means that it is high-quality nutmeg.