Street sign that reads 'NUTMEG CLOSE' with an address of 'E.16' in front of a bush and residential building.

Nutmeg

There are two instances of this spice on London’s street signs; Nutmeg Close in West Ham and Nutmeg Lane in Canning Town.

A whole nutmeg seed placed on a small pile of ground nutmeg.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg is the spice made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) into powder. The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm, slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavour many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, and vegetables, and beverages such as eggnog.

Assorted spices and herbs in bowls and spoons on a dark surface.

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Street sign with City of London emblem, indicating Oat Lane, EC2, in London, with a black motorcycle parked behind it.

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