Product Description : "We supply, Nutmeg from the hillcountry in Sri Lanka available in two forms, with Shell or without Shell as per the customer's requirements. The size of the seeds would vary between 6mm and 8mm " Botanic Name : Myristica fragrans Agriculture Origin : Sri Lanka Grading : "60-65 nuts per Lbs 80-85 nuts per Lbs 170 nuts per Lbs" Specifications : "Moisture: 10% Volatile oil : 11%"
Nutmeg is the seed of a type of evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans). Nutmeg is used as a flavoring for many sweet dishes from the cuisines of various countries, and as a spice in many savory dishes. Nutmeg is also an essential ingredient in many Christmas favorites such as mulled cider, mulled wine and eggnog. Nutmeg is also used for perfume and medicine. The common nutmeg is native to the Banda islands of Indonesia. The plant was a lucrative trade spice throughout history. Therefore after the Napoleonic war it was transplanted by the British to Sri Lanka, Penang, Bencoolen and Singapore. However records show that the plant existed in Sri Lanka even before this.
Nutmeg is a spice made from the seed of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrant) from the Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia. Due to their high value as spices, nutmeg has been important trading commodities since Roman times, considered high currency for trade and was even the cause of war. Although nutmeg is easy to find, nutmeg is a rare fruit, since nutmeg only can be planted in certain areas as we known nutmeg producing areas. By adopting the tradition of harvesting early and frequently, the people in west Indonesia could steam distill the young tender Nutmeg that produces a high yield of Nutmeg Oil that is best suited for distillation. Indonesian nutmeg is known produced without aflatoxin Indonesian Nutmeg identification is oval nutmegs, ping-pong balls and green nutmegs. Indonesia Nutmeg has the highest oil content compared to other regions, about 80%-100%. The essential oil content in the fulsion is quite high, reaching 30.39%. The aroma of Indonesian nutmeg is caused by the high myristicin substance which can reach 13.19% compared to other regions of nutmeg. Indonesian Nutmeg has a slightly oval and round fruit, yellow, have meat and also the contents in the fruit are red and brown, the red ones are commonly called mace. Another advantage of Indonesian nutmeg is its aroma and Indonesian nutmeg is almost perfectly round without wrinkles. Nutmeg fruit in Indonesia is known to have small fruit but large seeds, because the high value is the seeds. Indonesian nutmeg has a warm, slightly spicy, fragrant and sweet aroma. Indonesian Nutmeg also has various benefits for health, so it is often used in connection with traditional medicine to treat various diseases.
Product Code : 1NGW11NS Product Name : Nutmeg Whole ABCD Non Steam Sterilized Description Whole nutmeg from dried seed of Myristica fragrans houtt grade ABCD, deprived of shell or without a thin coating of lime Country of Origin : Indonesia Common Name : Pala (Indonesia), Nutmeg (English) Botanical Name : Myristica fragrans houtt Plant Part : Used Seeds ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL Odor Characteristic and strong aromatic odour, warm, slightly bitter taste Color/Appearance : The whole nutmeg with smooth surface of the seed kernels / Greyish brown to brown Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation Moisture Content (%) : Max. 10.0 Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 5.0 Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 3.0 Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max 0.5 Foreign Material (%) Max. 0.2 MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Not Available Yeast and Mold (cfu/g) : Not Available E. coli (cfu/g) : Not Available Coliform (cfu/g) : Not AvaIlable Salmonella (cfu/50g) : Not Available Methods Testing Methods : Asta Method Packaging : Polyethylene Inner Bag With Three-ply Kraft Paper Outer Bag Stability And Storage : 12 Months When Stored Properly On The Following Conditions: Recommended storage temperature: 20-32oC Recommended storage humidity (RH) : 50-60 % Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure
Product Code : 1NGW12NS Product Name : Nutmeg Whole SS Non Steam Sterilized Description Whole nutmeg from dried seed of Myristica fragrans houtt grade SS, deprived of shell or without a thin coating of lime Country of Origin : Indonesia Common Name : Pala (Indonesia), Nutmeg (English) Botanical Name : Myristica fragrans houtt Plant Part : Used Seeds ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL Odor Characteristic and strong aromatic adour, warm, slightly bitter taste Color/Appearance The nutmeg with a wrinkled surface, furrowed in an irregular pattern / Greyish brown to brown Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation Moisture Content (%) : Max. 10.0 Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 5.0 Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 3.0 Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max 0.5 Foreign Material (%) : Max. 0.2 MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Not Available Yeast And Mold (cfu/g) : Not Available E. Coli (cfu/g) : Not Available Coliform (cfu/g) : Not Available Salmonella (cfu/50g) : Not Available Methods Testing Methods : Asta Method Packaging : Polyethylene Inner Bag With Three-ply Kraft Paper Outer Bag Stability And Storage : 12 Months When Stored Properly On The Following Conditions: Recommended storage temperature: 20-32oC Recommended storage humidity (RH) : 50-60 % Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure Use all after opening the packaging
Nutmeg is one of the spices that changed the world. Native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, nutmeg is the nut that comes from an evergreen tree from the Myristica fragrans tree. Ground nutmeg is used as an alternative to whole nutmeg, or when copious amounts are needed for flavoring purposes. From the early days of nutmeg, this classic baking spice was found not only in cuisine but also in medicinal practices. Nutmeg is one of the spices that changed the world. Native to the Banda Islands of Indonesia, nutmeg is the nut that comes from an evergreen tree from the Myristica fragrans tree. Ground nutmeg is used as an alternative to whole nutmeg, or when copious amounts are needed for flavoring purposes. From the early days of nutmeg, this classic baking spice was found not only in cuisine but also in medicinal practices.
Nutmeg is a musky nut and is the dried seed. It is used in sweet food as condiment particular. It has been widely used in the preparation of meat products, soups, sauces, baked foods, etc. We are providing two types of nutmeg with shell and without shell. The package of 50 kg is offered to various countries by us.