Nutmeg Whole

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Nutmeg Whole

Grate fresh nutmeg for a rich, aromatic flavour that enhances any dish with a warm, sweet touch. Indian nutmeg is known for its strong aroma, high volatile oil and rich myristicin content.

Product Details

Botanical name: Myristica fragrans
Family: Myristicaceae
Origin: India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu)
Form: Whole dried nutmeg seed

Packing & Shipping Details

Packing: PP / Jute bags, cartons – 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg
20 ft container: 10–12 MT
40 ft container: 20–22 MT
Shelf life: up to 2 years in cool, dry storage away from direct sunlight and moisture

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Physical Specifications

Shape	Oval, elliptical
Colour	Light brown to dark brown
Size	18–26 mm (variety dependent)
Weight	4–7 g per seed
Texture	Hard, smooth, firm
Aroma	Strong, warm, aromatic
Moisture content	8–12% max
Foreign matter	0.5–1% max
Damaged / defective	1–2% max

Chemical Specifications

Volatile oil content	8–15%
Myristicin content	4–6%
Ash content	2–3% max

Grades

Grade A (Premium)	22–26 mm, uniform colour, minimal defects
Grade B	18–22 mm, slight variation in colour
Grade C	<18 mm, minor defects allowed