Is Mace Safe to Eat? Understanding This Potent Spice
                                
                                
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                                Over 90% of mace consumption happens without incident, but its safety is dose-dependent. Like its parent nutmeg, mace contains a psychoactive compound called myristicin, making understanding safe culinary amounts crucial.