Why We Like It
- Made by Aadhimalai, a producer company owned by indigenous people of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- The nutmeg comes from tribal growers who raise it in the shade of forest trees.
- It is made from sliced nutmeg itself, not a nutmeg flavouring.
- We like it as a small, warming sweet to end a meal.
Ingredients
Nutmeg
Whole spiceGrown under forest trees in the Nilgiris, then sliced and simmered.
Sugar
Added sugarThe slices soak in sugar syrup and dry slowly until chewy.
Full list
ConfirmingWe have not yet seen the printed ingredient list and are confirming it with Aadhimalai.
Aadhimalai Nutmeg Candy versus other spice sweets
| What to compare | Aadhimalai Nutmeg Candy | Other spice sweets |
|---|---|---|
| Made from | Sliced nutmeg, cured in sugar syrup | Often sugar with a spice flavouring |
| Source | Shade-grown nutmeg from Nilgiris tribal growers | Spice origin rarely stated |
| Who makes it | A producer company owned by indigenous people | Usually a brand's contract factory |
Is It For You?
Good for
Fans of warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon
Vegetarian diets
Those wanting to support indigenous producer-owned supply chains
Avoid if
Anyone cutting down on sugar
Young children, since nutmeg is a strong spice
How to use
Chew a piece after a heavy meal
Chop finely over vanilla ice cream or kheer
Stir a few chopped pieces into a fruit cake batter
Have a piece with a cup of black tea
Set out a small bowl after dinner when guests visit
What to look for in Nutmeg Candy?
Check that real nutmeg is on the ingredient list, not just a flavouring.
A short list is the goal: nutmeg and sugar.
Look at the colour. The pieces should look like cooked nutmeg, not dyed.
Remember it is cured in sugar, so treat it as a sweet.
Nutmeg is a strong spice. A few pieces at a time is plenty.