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Nutmeg
Timeline
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1512 Nutmeg is first introduced to the West when the Portuguese reach the Banda, or Nutmeg, Islands. 1   
1576 Earliest record of Nutmeg's inebriant effects. 1   
1600's Nutmeg was introduced to Europe by Dutch explorers for the pungent fragrance and sweet tasting qualities as a flavoring for baked goods, candies, puddings, meats and beverages like eggnog.   


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