What's the difference between nutmeg and spice?

Nutmeg


Definition:

  • (n.) The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Suddenly he would be picking up speed, scurrying past opponents and, in one instance, slipping the ball through Laurent Koscielny’s legs for a nutmeg that was so exquisitely executed he might have been tempted to ruffle his opponent’s hair.
  • (2) Serves 4 100g butter, at room temperature 150g flour 50g ground almonds 30g suet 1 egg yolk 50g cooked chestnuts, chopped 5 tbsp chopped fresh thyme Salt and black pepper For the leeks 1kg leeks, trimmed 100g butter Salt and pepper 200ml double cream 1 tsp nutmeg 1 To make the crumble topping, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then add the ground almonds and suet.
  • (3) Among the spices, the highest numbers of reactions were found to nutmeg (28%), paprika (19%) and cloves (12%) in the indicator-positive Group I. Fragrance-mix turned out to be a particularly important indicator allergen, especially for paprika, nutmeg and cloves.
  • (4) Nutmeg fibrosis proved to have a cellular genesis and as associated with increased tropocollagen activity of fibroblasts.
  • (5) Suárez eventually got his goal with another nutmeg – this time on the goalkeeper – for Barcelona’s fourth.
  • (6) Detected by GC-MS-computer, 32 compounds of nutmeg were characterized, and their contents were determined by GC respectively.
  • (7) Good, but nutmeg would have been a calmer addition than the red pepper.
  • (8) 6 Pour the custard mix into the pastry case, then grate the nutmeg on top (do not use ready-ground nutmeg).
  • (9) Some spices are at the heart of baking: cinnamon can transform the fortunes of even the saddest apple pie, while nutmeg turns plain custard into gold.
  • (10) Haptoglobin and ceruloplasmin act as protectors to stabilise the fibrogenesis of nutmeg liver and exert an immunomodulating action.
  • (11) Made with rice, tomatoes, tomato paste and any number of variable meats, spices (such as nutmeg, cumin and ginger) and vegetables, it is said to have originated from the Wolof tribe in Senegal, which was once a great empire stretching into parts of the Gambia.
  • (12) Nutmeg cirrhosis developed in 8 patients in prolonged disorder of venous flow from the liver.
  • (13) Electrocardiographic and flexible suction electrode techniques were used to investigate the effects of a nutmeg extract on the toad heart.
  • (14) Minelli offers dry cinnamon-and-nutmeg biscuits and an unusual Chinese tea – white monkey paw – which he has meticulously prepared, sticking a thermometer into the kettle, heating the water to precisely 70C, setting a digital alarm for five minutes to allow the tea to brew before decanting it into a vacuum flask.
  • (15) The Senegalese ran a further 80 yards, brushing off Kolarov and nutmegging Fernandinho, the last defender, before sliding a shot past Joe Hart for a magnificent solo goal.
  • (16) MarmadukeScarlet via GuardianWitness Makes 4 150ml port Half a Seville orange or a few slices of fresh lemon 250ml boiling water About 2 tsp sugar, to taste A shot of brandy (optional) A few scrapings of nutmeg, for the top 1 Gently warm the port in a saucepan.
  • (17) The test was conducted on the interrelated factors of germination of Nutmeg seeds.
  • (18) (Makes 6) 87p each 6 dried prunes, sliced, 30p 1 onion, diced, 9p 400g free-range pork mince, £4.50 Handful of coriander, chopped finely, 20p Pinch of nutmeg, 1p 2 tbsp flour, 6p 2 tbsp oil, 6p Put the prunes, onions and pork mince in a mixing bowl.
  • (19) In a small bowl, measure out the marmalade, nutmeg and eggs.
  • (20) Contact and systemic contact-type dermatitis reactions to spices such as nutmeg, mace, cardamom, curry, cinnamon, and laurel may be rare but may well be overlooked.

Spice


Definition:

  • (n.) Species; kind.
  • (n.) A vegetable production of many kinds, fragrant or aromatic and pungent to the taste, as pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, cloves, etc., which are used in cookery and to flavor sauces, pickles, etc.
  • (n.) Figuratively, that which enriches or alters the quality of a thing in a small degree, as spice alters the taste of food; that which gives zest or pungency; a slight flavoring; a relish; hence, a small quantity or admixture; a sprinkling; as, a spice of mischief.
  • (v. t.) To season with spice, or as with spice; to mix aromatic or pungent substances with; to flavor; to season; as, to spice wine; to spice one's words with wit.
  • (v. t.) To fill or impregnate with the odor of spices.
  • (v. t.) To render nice or dainty; hence, to render scrupulous.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Spices are widely used for flavouring food and are mostly grown in the tropics.
  • (2) Patients with duodenal ulcer were more often native from the Magreb and their nutrition was more often rich in spices in comparison to patients with gastric ulcer.
  • (3) A strong EBV activation activity was observed in aqueous extracts of some Cantonese salted dried fish from China, harissa (a spice mixture) and to a lesser extent qaddid (dry mutton preserved in olive oil) from Tunisia.
  • (4) The overall population may be exposed to TCE through household cleaning fluids, decaffeinated coffee, and some spice extracts.
  • (5) I mean, we all taught each other stuff, but she taught us all .” Was that her main role in the Spice Girls?
  • (6) However, almost anything can be used to blush water into wine: fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, teabags – whatever you think might taste good.
  • (7) Almond lamb curry: Atul Kochhar This dish derives its main flavour from a spice blend called vadagam, which can be a little tedious to make.
  • (8) In Group I (n = 32) a statistically significantly higher % of patients (47%) showed positive reactions to 1 or more spices, compared with 15% in Group II (N = 71).
  • (9) In our experience the occurrence of urticaria, angioedema or anaphylaxis after meals in Chinese or Indonesian restaurants is more often due to IgE-mediated Type I food allergy, caused by consumption of shrimp, peanut or spices, in particular those of the parsley family (e.g.
  • (10) The design tool taken into account is the world-wide used electrical simulator SPICE.
  • (11) Matthew Watson, a scientist at Bristol University and the principal investigator of Spice, told Nature magazine that two scientists involved in the project had not been initially forthcoming that they had submitted patents for technology similar to that used in the project before Spice was proposed.
  • (12) Manchester United 2-2 Liverpool: the Class of 92, Spice Boys and Cantona’s return Read more He did not do it all by himself – there was considerable assistance from Eric Harrison and other United youth coaches along the way and even a short loan spell at Preston North End played its part – but from the moment Beckham became a first-team regular he appeared fully armed and fully formed.
  • (13) The only significant association (p less than .01, odds ratio = 15) was found between an attack of cholera and eating laebmoo--an uncooked pork preparation with Thai spices and chili.
  • (14) An experiment explored how well young, middle-aged, and elderly subjects could discriminate the presence or absence of the spice marjoram in a soup prepared according to a published recipe.
  • (15) Among the spices, the highest numbers of reactions were found to nutmeg (28%), paprika (19%) and cloves (12%) in the indicator-positive Group I. Fragrance-mix turned out to be a particularly important indicator allergen, especially for paprika, nutmeg and cloves.
  • (16) I remember standing by the side of the stage, thinking, "I'm about to follow the Spice Girls" and giggling to myself.
  • (17) Another member of her circle, the rapacious slum landlord Peter Rachman, had himself become a symbol of the greed and materialism of the affluent society, adding more spice to the mix.
  • (18) The foods were cream, homogenized milk, raw milk, cheese, raw chicken, raw oysters, frozen broccoli, flour, and spices.
  • (19) One is for loin of pork spiced with green peppercorns.
  • (20) Add the cashew mixture, spices, salt and tomato puree and stir for 2-3 minutes until thoroughly combined.