With its distinctive pungent flavor and warm, sweet taste, nutmeg is used in both sweet and savory dishes. The tree is native to Moluccas, Indonesia, and nutmeg is used in many soups and dishes. Ground nutmeg is used in meat preparations in Indian and European cuisines. It is added to rice puddings and other desserts because of its strong woody aroma. You can buy our organic nutmeg in ground or whole form. If bought whole, it can be ground using a hand grater.