Nutmeg

Nutmeg, or also called Pala in Indonesian, is a spice that grows on an evergreen tree with the scientific classification Myristica fragrans. Nutmeg is an Evergreen tree, which grows to a height of 60 feet. The tree yields Two Spices – the Dark Colored Nutmeg and the Bright Red Mace that covers it. The spice is derived from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans or fragrant nutmeg tree. It has an outstanding pungent fragrance and a warm taste. It is also slightly sweet. Nutmeg is the 2nd most traded commodity in the world. It is a native spice of Banda Islands in Indonesia and now is globally used. Nutmeg was a prized flavoring in European cuisine during medieval times, and it also featured widely in other traditional cuisines around the world. Today nutmeg is grown for culinary, medicinal, and industrial use. Nutmeg oil is one of the most important essential oil produced in Indonesia. It smells just like the spice used for seasonal dishes—warm, spicy, sweet, and woodsy.

Indonesia is the World's Largest Producer of High-Quality Nutmeg. Indonesia has close to 50% of the World market share. Indonesia produces almost 17 to 20 thousand tonnes of nutmeg per year. High-quality Nutmeg is a major export, an important spice of Indonesia. Indonesia supplies almost half of the world’s supply of Nutmeg. Indonesia is the world's top producer of nutmeg, making up about 50% of the world's production. In Indonesia, there are five provinces that have become production centers for nutmegs, with a cumulative contribution of 86.71 percent annually. The provinces are Aceh (25.46 percent per year), North Maluku (19.89 percent), North Sulawesi (14.79 percent), Maluku (14.65 percent), and West Papua (11.93 percent).

The Banda Islands consist of eleven small volcanic islands and are part of the larger Maluku Islands group. These islands were the only source of nutmeg and mace production until the mid-19th century. The Banda Islands in Maluku Province, Indonesia, are the earliest known nutmeg cultivation areas in the world. The islands are also known as Spice Islands. Farmers in these areas grow the crop in plantations. From the island of Banda, nutmeg was distributed by the colonizers to West Jawa. in general, cultivated nutmeg comes from the southern Maluku islands, especially Ambon and Banda, because it has great quality.

Synectic in Nature is one of the trusted Indonesian nutmeg exporter. We strive to maintain the balance between taste, quality, and aroma. We collect Nutmegs from the Islands of Java, Aceh in North Sumatra, and Sulawesi. We are Supplying Nutmeg in Two Forms from Indonesia to Worldwide, Nutmeg with Shell and Nutmeg without Shell. We are offering Three Quality Grades of Indonesian Nutmeg: ABCD Quality Nutmeg with Shell, ABCD Quality Nutmeg without Shell, and Sound Shriveled Quality Nutmeg. Nutmeg is the most Commercial Spice of Indonesia. Indonesia is the World's Largest Producer of High-Quality Nutmeg. The principal Import Markets of Nutmeg are the European Community, United States, Japan, and India. Singapore and the Netherlands are major Re-Exporters of Nutmeg. USA is the Biggest individual Market for Whole Nutmegs. Indonesia has close to 50% of the World market share. USA is the Biggest individual Market for Whole Nutmegs. Our USA Buyer’s prefer the Indonesian Nutmeg.

The seeds are dried gradually in the sun over a period of six to eight weeks. During this time the nutmeg shrinks away from its hard seed coat until the kernels rattle in their shells when shaken. The shell is then broken with a wooden club and the nutmegs are picked out. Dried nutmegs are grayish-brown ovoids with furrowed surfaces. The nutmegs are roughly egg-shaped, about 20.5–30 mm (0.81–1.18 in) long and 15–18 mm (0.59–0.71 in) wide, weighing 5–10 g (0.18–0.35 oz) dried. Nutmeg is a spice made by grinding the seed of the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans) into powder. The spice has a distinctive pungent fragrance and a warm, slightly sweet taste; it is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog. There are several types of nutmeg for export purposes: whole with shell, without shell, and broken.

Specifications of ABCD Quality Nutmeg With Shell from Indonesia

Quality ABCD

Appearance: Whole Nutmeg With Shell

Color of Shell: Dark Brown

Drying Process: Air Dried

Processing Type: Raw

Moisture: 10% Maximum

Foreign Matter: 0.5% Maximum

Powder: Food, 60 to 80 mesh

Production Capacity: 250 MT/years

MOQ: 1 x 20ft container

Sample: cost born by buyer

Packaging: PP bag 50 kg

Product Model & Origin

Origin: West Sumatera, North Sumatera, Sulawesi, and West Java

HS Code:

0908.11.00 | 0908.12.00 & 0910.12.00 (crushed or ground)

FOB:

Surabaya and Jakarta Port, Indonesia

Specifications of ABCD Quality Nutmeg Without Shell from Indonesia

Quality ABCD

Appearance Whole: Nutmeg Without Shell

Color of Nutmeg: Light Brown

Drying Process: Air Dried

Processing Type: Raw

Moisture: 10% Maximum

Foreign Matter: 1% Maximum

Powder: Food, 60 to 80 mesh

Production Capacity: 250 MT/years

MOQ: 1 x 20ft container

Sample: cost born by buyer

Packaging: PP bag 50 kg

Product Model & Origin

Origin: West Sumatera, North Sumatera, Sulawesi, and West Java

HS Code:

0908.11.00 | 0908.12.00 & 0910.12.00 (crushed or ground)

FOB:

Surabaya and Jakarta Port, Indonesia