Nutmeg
Shree Rajasvi Services and Impex
Nutmeg
| Appearance | Oval-shaped seeds, brown in color, with a hard, smooth shell |
| Color | Light to dark brown (depending on the grade) |
| Odor | Strong, aromatic, warm, and slightly sweet |
| Taste | Warm, slightly sweet, and pungent |
| Texture | Hard and smooth, with a brittle texture when broken |
| Moisture Content | Not more than 10% |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 1% |
| Size | Uniform in size, typically 2–3 cm in length |
| Bulk Density | 0.60 – 0.80 g/cm³ |
| Essential Oil Content | 6-12% (mainly myristicin) |
| Adulteration | Free from artificial color, preservatives, and adulterants |
| Insect Infestation | Free from live/dead insects, larvae, or rodent contamination |