Nutmeg is a bushy, evergreen and aromatic tree with oblong leaves and pale yellow flowers, followed by round fleshy fruits, containing a brown seed. The parts that are used are the dried and de-husked seeds, arils, and oil are used.
High quality or sound whole nutmegs are traded in grades which refer to their size in numbers of nutmegs per pound: 80s, 110s and 130s (110 to 287 nuts per kg), or ‘ABCD’ which is an assortment of various sizes. Nutmeg fruits are available throughout the year but the peak period of harvest is from June to August.
In India nutmeg is cultivated mainly in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog. The spices in their ground form are mainly used in the food processing industry, principally in the seasoning of meat products; they are also used in soups, sauces, baked goods, and spice mixes.
Being a key Exporter and Supplier of India Origin Nutmeg, We are carefully conducting Quality Tests to evaluate the Quality of Nutmeg. We take pride in offering the Premium Quality Whole Nutmegs from India to the International Market. We are Export and Supply ASTA Quality Whole Nutmeg from India. We make sure that Colour, Flavour, Taste, Aroma, Shape, & Size adheres to the Nutmeg variety you Buy from us. Today, India is a Second Large Nutmeg Producer.
Nutmeg is also used in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries.
Specification of Nutmeg :
Origin : India
Varieties : 1. – AB Quality
2. – ABCD Quality
3. – Pooja Quality
Count : 1. – 200-215 Pics Per Kg.
2. – 250-260 Pics. Per Kg.
3. – 300-350 Pics. Per Kg
Moisture : 1. – 10-12% Max.
2. – 10-15% Max.
3. – 10-15% Max.
Aflatoxin : 1. – 10-12% PPB
2. – 10-15% PPB
3. – 10-15% PPB
Broken : 2-3 % Max.
Container of Nutmeg:
Type Of Container Quantity
20′ FCL 14.00 MT(Dry Container)
40′ FCL 27.00 MT (Dry Container)