From our Natural farmer at Wayanad. Jathipathiri is a crimson red colored thread like material that envelops the nutmeg/ Jathikai. It is spicy in taste, somewhat like a combination of pepper and cinnamon, with a strong aroma. Jathipathiri is a crimson red colored thread like material that envelops the nutmeg. It is mildly used in cooking and added along with betel leaf.