What Is Nutmeg Allergy
Despite Its Name, Nutmeg Isn’t a Nut. It’s Really a Seed. If You Have a Nut Allergy, You May Be Able to Eat Nutmeg Without Any Risk of an Allergic Reaction...
Despite its name, nutmeg isn’t a nut. It’s really a seed. If you have a nut allergy, you may be able to eat nutmeg without any risk of an allergic reaction. However, if you have a seed allergy, you may need to avoid nutmeg since it’s technically from a seed.
Is there nutmeg in Curry?
In Mughlai style dishes, known for their aromatic richness nutmeg is a common ingredient. Nutmeg can also be used in small quantities in garam masala (a blend of ground spices used extensively in Indian recipes).
How common is nutmeg allergy?
Allergy to nutmeg exists in its own right, but the incidence is rare. In a French study, allergy tests to spices were carried out in 589 patients with food allergy and suspected allergy to spices.
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