Ground Nutmeg Dispenser 500 g — Pavone
Ground nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) from Pavone, presented in a practical 500 g shaker dispenser and supplied in a case of 6 units. A warm, sweet-balsamic spice that is the signature note of béchamel, mashed potato, filled pasta and Northern-Italian winter dishes. Packed in Italy by F.lli Garuti (Rome), ISO 9001 certified, the powder is finely milled to release its aroma instantly when added at the end of cooking.
What ground nutmeg is
Nutmeg is the dried seed kernel of the tropical evergreen Myristica fragrans, harvested mainly in Indonesia. Once dried, the seed is ground into a fine, fragrant powder with a warm, slightly woody and sweet profile. As a ground spice it dissolves evenly into liquids and creams, making it indispensable in professional kitchens where speed and consistency matter. Unlike whole nutmeg grated to order, the dispenser format delivers a uniform dose every time, ideal for high-volume service.
Origin and history
Nutmeg reached European tables through the spice routes and became a hallmark of Renaissance cuisine, prized as much for fragrance as for preservation. In Italian regional cooking it is the secret note of Emilian filled pasta — tortellini, cappelletti and the ricotta-and-spinach filling of ravioli — and of the classic Lombard and Piedmontese béchamel. The seed itself is native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, still today the leading growing area for the spice.
The brand: Pavone
Pavone is the spice brand of F.lli Garuti Srl, founded in 1955 in Rome when Marino Garuti began hand-packing spices and baking ingredients. Now in its third generation, the company selects raw spices in Italy and abroad and packs them under the Pavone label for more than 1,500 professional clients, grocers and wholesalers. Garuti holds ISO 9001 quality certification (2021) and organic-product certification, combining artisan care with industrial-grade food safety. Pavone is a packer and selector of spices, not the grower of the raw nutmeg.
Sensory profile
Fine, free-flowing ochre-brown powder. Aroma warm, sweet and balsamic with a peppery-woody finish; flavour intense and slightly bitter, building gently on the palate. Because ground nutmeg loses volatile aromatics with heat, its character is strongest when added in the final minutes of cooking or off the heat.
Technical specifications
Composition: 100% ground nutmeg. Net weight 500 g per dispenser; case of 6 pieces. Plastic shaker dispenser with red shaker cap for controlled dosing. No declared allergens. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and humidity. EAN 8009545003547. Country of origin of the spice: Indonesia. Packed in Italy.
Professional uses
1. Béchamel: a few grams of nutmeg per litre of sauce, added off the heat, for lasagne, cannelloni and gratins. 2. Filled pasta: a generous pinch in ricotta-and-spinach or meat fillings for tortellini, ravioli and cappelletti. 3. Mashed potato and vegetable purées: dose to taste at the end of cooking for a rounded, warming finish. 4. Creamed spinach and gratinated vegetables: nutmeg lifts dairy-rich bakes. 5. Patisserie: cakes, biscuits, custards and spiced doughs, paired with cinnamon and clove. Always add late, as prolonged high heat dissipates the aroma.
Pairings
Nutmeg works in concert with white and black pepper in savoury creams, with cinnamon and clove in baking, and with cream and butter in classic roux-based sauces. Combine with Pavone black pepper for béchamel, with Pavone cinnamon for desserts, and with whole nutmeg when fresh grating to order is preferred for plating.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). As a dry, ambient spice no cold chain is required: direct distribution across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen and Schaffhausen, with 24-48 hour shipping to Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Chiasso), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), Valais (Sion, Martigny) and the Grisons (Chur, Davos) via partner couriers (Swiss Post PostPac, Planzer, Galliker). The resealable dispenser is ideal for long shelf stocking by professional kitchens.
Who it is for
Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, delicatessens, pastry labs, gelato shops, central kitchens and Italian grocery stores, as well as private customers who cook Italian at home. Over 1,500 professional kitchens in Switzerland rely on LAPA for their daily supply.
