Nutmeg

ParameterSpecification
Product NameNutmeg
HS Code09081100
OriginIndia
Botanical NameMyristica fragrans
FamilyMyristicaceae
Harvest TimeJune to August
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, 40 kg (PP Bags or Customized)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 10–12 MTS, 40 Ft: 20–24 MTS
Appearance/ColorBrown, oval-shaped whole seed
FormWhole or Powder
Aroma / FlavorWarm, sweet, spicy, aromatic
QualityPremium, Oil-rich
MoistureMax. 10.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.00%
Volatile OilMin. 6.0 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 5.00%
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Description

1. Product Overview

Nutmeg, known as Jaiphal in India, is the dried seed of the Myristica fragrans tree, prized for its rich, warm aroma and sweet-spicy flavor. Native to Indonesia’s Spice Islands, it is now cultivated in tropical climates, with Kerala being a prominent growing region in India.

At AccelTrade Exports, we are an exporter based in Gujarat, India, offering premium-quality whole and ground nutmeg. Our nutmeg is carefully sourced, hygienically processed, and packed to preserve its natural oils and distinctive fragrance—ideal for both culinary and industrial applications worldwide.


2. Key Applications

Culinary Uses

  • Adds depth to Indian sweets, biryanis, garam masala, chai, and baked goods

  • Enhances flavor in soups, sauces, curries, and meat preparations

  • Widely used in European, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines

Medicinal & Traditional Uses

  • Common in Ayurvedic remedies for aiding digestion, improving sleep, and relieving pain

  • Recognized for anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and detoxifying properties

  • Used in herbal tonics, supplements, and home remedies

Industrial Uses

  • Found in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, perfumery, personal care, and oral hygiene products

  • Nutmeg essential oil is used in cosmetics and therapeutic formulations


3. Sourcing & Global Export Reach

Our nutmeg is procured from the best-growing regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and North-East India, then processed and packed at our certified facility in Gujarat.

Export Markets

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Japan, Singapore

  • Europe: UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil, Mexico

  • Africa: South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria

  • Oceania: Australia, New Zealand


4. Indian & International Names of Nutmeg

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiJaiphalEnglishNutmeg
GujaratiJaiphalFrenchNoix de muscade
TamilJathikkaiSpanishNuez moscada
MalayalamJathikkaGermanMuskatnuss
TeluguJajikayaItalianNoce moscata
KannadaJajikaiArabicJawzat At-Tib
MarathiJaiphalRussianМускатный орех
BengaliJaifalChineseRòuguǒ (肉果)
SanskritJatiphalaTurkishMuskat Cevizi

5. Packaging & Trade Details

  • Available Forms: Whole Nutmeg | Nutmeg Powder

  • Retail Packs: 100g | 250g | 500g | 1 kg

  • Bulk Packs: 5kg | 10kg | 25kg | 50kg

  • Private Labeling: Available with customized branding, language localization & export documentation


6. Trade Terms

  • Payment Terms:

    • L/C at sight (100%) with prime bank

    • T/T (70% advance, 30% on Bill of Lading with scanned documents)

  • Price Terms:

    • FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai)

    • CIF and CNF available upon request

  • Delivery Time: 15 days post contract confirmation

  • Loading Ports: Mundra & JNPT (Nhava Sheva)

  • Samples: Free samples available; DHL fee to be borne by buyer