This spice is the dry, outer aril that firmly envelops the nutmeg kernel. It is less in calories but contains more vitamin C, A, carotenes, calcium and iron than nutmeg. The active principles in mace spice have several therapeutic applications in numerous conventional medicines as anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, carminative and anti-fungal functions. Mace comprises of an intense aroma, pungent taste and a spicy nature. Mace is mainly used in baking and has been playing the key role in flavoring doughnuts for centuries.