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Mace

Low concern

Mace is GRAS as a spice (21 CFR 182.10) and as essential oil (182.20). Like nutmeg, it contains myristicin; toxicity is only of concern at gram-level intentional misuse, not culinary doses.

Found in

393 products

What it is

The dried aril surrounding the nutmeg seed (Myristica fragrans).

Spice with a warm, nutmeg-like aroma.

Why it's flagged

myristicin at very high doses

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings... Mace."

21 CFR 182.10 — ecfr.gov

"Essential oils, oleoresins, and natural extractives... Mace (Myristica fragrans Houtt.)."

21 CFR 182.20 — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (21 CFR 182.10, 182.20).

European Union — EFSA

Permitted spice/flavoring.

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