Penang is a food heaven. Besides cooked Food, Penang does have a lot of dried Food, tidbits or snacks which is unique. One of them is nutmeg which can be found abundantly in Penang especially in Balik Pulau. In fact, nutmeg products can be found in most of the local tidbits stores in a form of sweeten sliced fruit or dried tidbits. Nutmeg is a food which has a special aroma and taste. Beside being used as a dried Food or tidbits, nutmeg oil which is extracted has medical values, such as alleviating symptoms related to nausea, wind (or stomach gas), chest colds, throat ailments and insect bites. These nutmeg products can be found in a lot local specialties shops throughout Penang .