Product Code : 1NGG20ST Product Name : Nutmeg Ground US #24 Steam Sterilized Description The ground, good quality, clean and dried seed (that has had the pericarp removed by abrasion) from the nutmeg tree Myristica fragrans. 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 : Greyish brown to brown powder Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation Moisture Content (%) : Max. 11.0 Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 5.0 Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 3.0 Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 0.5 Particle Size (%) : Min. 95 through US #24 MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Max. 50.000 Yeast and Mold (cfu/g) : Max. 1.000 E. coli (cfu/g) : Not Detected Coliform (cfu/g) : Not Detected Salmonella (cfu/25g) : Negative 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 No extreme treatments which could destroy packaging protection capacity Use all after opening the packaging
