Nutmeg Ladies

The C.F. Sauer Co. of Richmond was wildly successful selling high quality extracts and seasonings.  Here two employees sort Indonesian nutmeg for production. Not a nut at all, but rather a seed, nutmeg is prized for it’s warm, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor that’s perfect in baked goods, custards, coffee, and creamy sauces.  Claussen’s Bakery promoted its use of Sauer’s famous spices.  In 1929, Sauer purchased Duke’s Products of Greenville, maker of Duke’s mayonnaise.