Nutmeg
Nutmeg — Myristica fragrans
Product Overview
Item | Detail |
Product name | Nutmeg |
Botanical name | Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Myristicaceae) |
Origin | China |
Part used | Dried whole kernel (shelled seed) |
Appearance | Oval to ellipsoid, brown to dark-brown whole seed; warm, sweet, nutty aroma; slightly bitter |
Main use | Culinary spice — baking, curry, stewing, braising), sauces; TCM & flavouring |
Shelf life | 12–24 months (cool, dry, away from sunlight) |
Grades & Standards
Quality parameters (Codex CXS 352-2022 / international):
Parameter | Whole / broken | Ground / powder |
Moisture (max.) | 10% | 8% |
Non-water-soluble ash (dry, max.) | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Volatile oil (dry, min.) | 5.0–6.5 mL/100g (by grade) | per spec |
Commercial grades (whole, shelled):
Grade | Description |
ABCD (premium) | Whole, uniform kernels, defect-free; ≈110–130 kernels/kg |
SS (sound shrivels) | Whole but shrivelled, no pest damage |
BWP (broken/wormed/punctured) | For grinding & industrial use |
Grade A / B (by size) | A: large (22–26 mm) uniform; B: medium (18–22 mm) |
Chinese standard (T/CFNA 6105-2022):
Grade 1 — whole, sound nutmeg, sorted by size; Grade 2 — whole, shrivelled, pest-free.
Packing Standards
Packing | Spec | Notes |
PP / jute woven bags | 25 kg / 50 kg | Food-grade PE liner |
Double-layer jute bags | 75–90 kg | Traditional bulk |
Cartons | 10 / 25 kg | Inner bag + carton |
Powder / extract | 1 kg foil bag / 25 kg fibre drum | Milled material |
Container Loading (Estimated)：
Container | Approx. load | Note |
20ft (20GP) | 6–12 MT | Whole kernels; confirm by stow check |
40ft (40GP) | 13–24 MT | Estimated |
Storage & transport: protect from moisture (rain/humidity — mould risk); store in cool, dry, ventilated warehouse, off floor/off wall; light handling; never mix with toxic, odoriferous or contaminated goods.