Nutmeg
| Product: | Nutmeg |
| Appearance: | Whole, oval-shaped seed with a smooth to slightly wrinkled surface. |
| Color: | Light brown to dark brown, with a marbled or veined pattern on the inside when split open. |
| Size: | Typically 20–30 mm in length, with uniform size across the batch. |
| Flavor Profile: | Warm, nutty, and slightly sweet, with a hint of spice. |
| Aroma: | Strong, aromatic, with a rich, spicy fragrance characteristic of high-quality nutmeg. |
| Moisture Content: | Less than 10% to ensure freshness, prevent mold growth, and maintain flavor. |
| Volatile Oil Content: | Minimum 5-15% (myristicin content) to ensure potency and flavor intensity. |
| Purity: | Free from foreign matter, dust, or contaminants such as shells, stones, or other extraneous material. |
| Broken Pieces: | Maximum 2% by weight for whole nutmeg. |
| Aflatoxins and Mycotoxins: | Must comply with international food safety standards and permissible limits. |
| Shelf Life: | Typically 1-2 years when stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. |
| origin: | india |
