Grenada- Spice Isle of the Caribbean

Grenada, an island that is well known to all in the Caribbean for their wide variety of spices which are grown on the island itself. If you are visiting Grenada on vacation, it trying the different spices is a must. The Spices are available for purchasing from market stalls and supermarkets located on the island itself.  Grenada is attained the name “spice isle” due to its most famous spice NUTMEG. Nutmeg and mace production has been part of Grenada’s history for over 100 years. The island was the second major international exporter in the world, after Indonesia. Grenada has its own Nutmeg Spice Festival, such is its importance in culture and industry here. The nutmeg is used as symbol on the national flag and many other promotional materials. Nutmeg is widely used in ice creams, biscuits and cakes,  confectionery soaps, medicines, herbal remedies and essential oils, syrups, sauces and ketchup  jams and jellies, and liquors. Other spices such as turmeric, clove and cinnamon are a few a midst the many different spices available in Grenada.

What is your must have spice in the kitchen?