Javantri consists of the necessary oils, which gives out its peculiar rich aroma and a strong, warm taste. Javitri is a crimson red coloured thread-like material that envelops the nutmeg. Its mildly sweet taste is commonly used in infusions, such as tasting milk for a white sauce or marinated with meats. Chutneys and Pickles are also generally spiced with javantri. It is also decorated with biryani or rice making before serving. Nutritional Facts Energy: 475 kcal, Carbohydrates: 50.50 g, Protein: 6.71 g, Total Fat: 32.38 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Dietary Fiber: 20.2 g. How to Use It is used in flavoring stews, curries, pickles, sauces, and ketchup. Mace is added to sweet puddings, muffins, cakes and bread to impart its flavor. Benefits Mace is taken by mouth for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas. It is also taken by mouth for treating cancer, kidney disease, increasing menstrual flow; causing a miscarriage, and as a hallucinogen.