Product Overview

For industrial food manufacturers, flavor houses, and spice blenders looking to deliver authentic warmth and deep aromatic complexity, our whole nutmeg kernels and finely ground nutmeg offer an ideal raw material solution. Derived from high-quality Myristica fragrans seeds, the whole nuts feature characteristic ovoid shapes, distinct reticulated exterior ridging, and a rich brown shade, while the ground form presents a fine, uniform texture with a dark tan to reddish-brown hue and an intensely fragrant, pine-sweet aroma. This dual offering caters to both large-scale extraction processes requiring whole spice integrity and automated dry-mixing or seasoning lines requiring immediate dispersion. Highly valued for its functional stability in spice blends, savory meat marinades, baked goods, dairy products, and specialty beverages, this raw material maintains robust volatile oil levels during thermal processing. By sourcing whole kernels or pre-ground batches directly, food production procurement managers reduce raw ingredient degradation, streamline batch mixing times, ensure uniform batch-to-batch flavor potency, and secure a scalable ingredient chain.

Key Features

* Distinct Physical Profile — Whole kernels exhibit deep surface grooves and solid internal structures, ensuring authentic raw spice appearance and high essential oil preservation.

* Uniform Fine Powdering — Ground variant is milled to a consistent mesh size for rapid integration and even dispersion throughout dry and liquid food matrix formulas.

* Aromatic Intensity — Packed with natural volatile essential oils that release a warm, sweet, and nutty flavor profile optimal for culinary and industrial formulations.

* Versatile Application Spectrum — Suitable for use in processed meats, commercial baking, spice seasoning blends, beverages, and dairy-based sauce lines.

* Thermal Processing Stability — Retains flavor profile integrity through pasteurization, baking, and retort cycles without losing characteristic spice aromatics.

* Bulk Industrial Packaging — Packaged in multi-wall moisture-barrier bags or lined drums to prevent oxidation, clumping, and loss of essential oils during international transit.

* Extended Shelf Life — Stored under dry, cool conditions, whole nuts and ground product offer reliable shelf stability for long-term production scheduling.

Specifications

* Product Type: Dried Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

* Form/Style: Whole Nutmeg Kernels / Fine Ground Powder

* Processing Method: Sun-dried, shelled, and mechanically milled/sifted

* Color: Earthy brown exterior (whole), fine reddish-brown to dark tan (ground)

* Moisture Content: Approx. 8–10%

* Volatile Oil Content: Approx. 6–10% v/w

* Particle Size (Ground Form): 30–60 Mesh (customizable upon request)

* Packaging Type: 25 kg multi-wall craft paper bags with PE inner liner or corrugated drums

* Bulk Packaging Dimensions: Approx. 60 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm per 25 kg bag

* Net Weight per Unit: 25 kg / 50 lb per bag

* Shelf Life: 24 months (Whole), 12–18 months (Ground)

* Storage Conditions: Cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight and heat (< 25°C, relative humidity < 60%)

* Certifications: Standard ISO, HACCP, and Phytosanitary documentation for export clearance