Spices · Kerala, India
Nutmeg
Myristica fragrans — Jathikka, jaiphal
The seed of the nutmeg fruit, dried in its shell. Warm, sweet and slightly resinous.
Quick reference
- Origin
- Kerala, India
- Botanical name
- Myristica fragrans
- Forms
- In shell · Shelled
- Grade
- Available based on buyer requirement
- Packaging
- Buyer-specific
- Minimum order
- Based on product and requirement
- Availability
- Subject to current sourcing
- Pricing
- Quoted per enquiry
About nutmeg
Nutmeg is the seed of Myristica fragrans, a tree grown across central Kerala. When the fruit splits, the seed is removed, the red aril (mace) is separated, and the nut is dried in its shell.
Nutmeg is traded with or without shell and graded by size and soundness.
01Specification
Nutmeg — forms, grades & packaging
Available forms
- In shell
- Shelled — on request
Grades / variants
Specifications available based on buyer requirements.
Processing
Specifications available based on buyer requirements.
Packaging
Specifications available based on buyer requirements.
Applications
- Bakery and dairy
- Spice blends
- Meat processing
Specification sheet
Specifications are confirmed against your requirement. Tell us the parameters your market checks and we reply with what can be supplied.
02Quality & export
Quality, documentation and shipment
Quality
Specifications are agreed with each buyer. Share your target grade, moisture, admixture and packaging requirements and we will confirm what can be supplied.
Export considerations
Packing, documents and shipping terms are agreed with each buyer for the destination market.
Documentation
Shipping documents are agreed for your destination. Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and certificate of origin are standard; phytosanitary and analysis certificates are arranged where required.
Which forms of nutmeg can you supply?
Currently listed: In shell, Shelled — on request. Other forms can be discussed with your enquiry.
Which grades of nutmeg are available?
Grades are offered against your specification. Send the parameters your market checks — size, moisture, cleanliness or others — and we confirm what can be supplied.
How is nutmeg packed for export?
Packaging is agreed per order: bag type and weight, inner liners, labelling and palletisation for your route and market.
What is the minimum order quantity?
It depends on the product, grade and packaging. Share your quantity per shipment and we will confirm what is practical.
Why is no price shown?
Prices depend on grade, quantity, packaging, destination and the crop market at the time. We quote against your requirement.
04Enquiry
Ask about nutmeg
Tell us the grade, quantity and destination. We reply with what can be supplied — no obligation.
