Street sign for Mace Street in Globe Town, with a playground or yard behind a blue metal fence, containing toys, tires, and outdoor equipment.

Mace

Mace Street in Globe Town is the only example of this spice on London’s street signs.

Ground cinnamon spice on white background

Mace

Mace is the spice made from the reddish seed covering (aril) of the nutmeg seed. Its flavour is similar to that of nutmeg but more delicate; it is used to flavour baked goods, meat, fish, and vegetables, and in preserving and pickling.

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