Nutmeg
Nutmeg tree is indigenous to Moluccas. The major nutmeg growing areas are Indonesia and Granada. It also grows on a smaller scale in Sri Lanka, India, China, Malaysia, Zanzibar, Mauritius and Solomon Island. Nutmeg thrives well in places with warm humid climate from sea level up to 600 mtrs MSL. It grows on a variety of soils from sandy to clayey loams and red laterite soils with good drainage. A well-distributed annual rainfall of 250 cm is ideal for the crop.
Nutmeg is used as condiment particularly in sweet foods. The spice in the ground form is mainly used in the food processing industry especially as a standard seasoning in many Dutch dishes. Nutmeg oleoresin is used in the preparation of meat products, soups, sauces, baked foods, confectionaries, puddings, seasoning of meat and vegetable etc.
The fleshy outer cover of the fruit is crystallized or pickled or made into jellies. It is used as a drug in Eastern countries because of its stimulant, carminative, astringent and aphrodisiac properties. Excessive doses have a narcotic effect. Nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and toiletries.
Product Name : Nutmeg
Scientific Name : Myristica
GMO Status : Not Genetically Modified
Pieces Count Per Kg : 200 To 215 Pieces Per Kg
Moisture : 10% To 12% Maximum
Aflatoxin : 10% To 12% PPB
Broken : 2% To 3% Max
Packaging : 10 kg, 15 Kg. 25 Kg & 50 Kg P,P/Jute Bag
Labelling : As Per Buyer’s Requirement
Benefits & Uses
- Nutmeg is a common ingredient in many cuisines, including European and Indian.
- Add it to coffee, hot chocolate, tea, or warm milk
- Use it to season vegetables such as cauliflower and sweet potato
- Sprinkle over oatmeal or other breakfast cereals
- Sprinkle over fruit for an added kick
- Bake with it. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in many baked goods
- Add to seasonal beverages such as eggnog, mulled cider, and mulled wine
- Use it in fall dishes, such as ones that feature pumpkin or other winter squashes