Nutmeg Whole (With/Without Shell)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

Aromatic, oval Indian Nutmeg kernels (Myristica fragrans) sourced from the lush Western Ghats. High volatile oil density and rich Sabinene profile. Processed under rigorous quality protocols to guarantee total absence of Mycotoxins and Aflatoxin B1, satisfying stringent European and American spice trade standards.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Commercial bakery and confectionery (eggnog, spiced breads), industrial meat curing, essential oil distillation (Myristicin), and high-end pharmaceutical tinctures.

How to Use / Processing

Grate or mill whole kernels into commercial spice mixes. Solvent extract or steam-distill to isolate essential oils and oleoresins.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Jaiphal | Telugu: Jajikaya | Tamil: Jadhikai | Malayalam: Jathikka | Marathi: Jaiphal | Gujarati: Jaiphal | Bengali: Jaiphal | Kannada: Jajikai | Punjabi: Jaiphal
Global Markets: Arabic: Jowzat Al-Teeb | Spanish: Nuez Moscada | French: Noix de Muscade | German: Muskatnuss | Mandarin: Rou Dourou (肉豆蔻) | Russian: Muskatnyy Orekh | Japanese: Masukatto | Turkish: Hindistan Cevizi (Baharat) | Persian: Joz-e Bowa | Italian: Noce Moscata | Thai: Luk Chan | Vietnamese: Nhục đậu khấu | Korean: Yukdougu | Indonesian: Pala | Portuguese: Noz-moscada

Functional & Health Benefits

Potent natural sedative and anti-inflammatory driven by Myristicin. Promotes deep sleep, eases digestive spasms, and acts as a powerful antibacterial agent against oral pathogens.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	09081110
Botanical/Scientific Name	Myristica fragrans
Geographical Origin	Kerala, Karnataka (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade	Whole With Shell / ABCD Kernel (Without Shell)

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 10.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 0.5% (Broken < 1%)
Quality & Compliance Marks	Aflatoxin B1 < 5ppb. Myristicin rich. EU MRL compliant.

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	25kg / 50kg Jute Bags
Container Payload	14 - 15 MT (20FT)
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2)