Product: Whole Nutmeg
Origin: India (Primarily Kerala, Tamil Nadu)
Botanical Name: Myristica fragrans
Form: Whole dried nutmeg seed
Family: Myristicaceae
Up to 2 years if stored in cool, dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Parameter | Specification |
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Shape | Oval, elliptical |
Color | Light brown to dark brown |
Size | 18-26 mm (variety-dependent) |
Weight | 4-7 grams per seed |
Texture | Hard, smooth, and firm |
Aroma | Strong, warm, and aromatic |
Moisture | 8-12% max |
Foreign Matter | 0.5-1% max |
Defective Seeds | 1-2% max |
Parameter | Specification |
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Volatile Oil | 8-15% |
Myristicin | 4-6% |
Moisture | 8-12% max |
Ash Content | 2-3% max |
Grade | Description |
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Grade A (Premium) | 22-26 mm, uniform color, minimal defects |
Grade B | 18-22 mm, slightly mixed color |
Grade C | <18 mm, minor defects allowed |
Hand-sorted for size and color consistency
High volatile oil content (8-15%)
No additives or artificial processing
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