Nutmeg, the dried seed of the ripe nutmeg fruit. Grades, packing and minimum order are confirmed with the quotation.

Supplied by Bespice from Battaramulla, Colombo. Price on request through the SriLankaExport trade desk.

About Sri Lankan nutmeg

Nutmeg is the seed of the evergreen tree Myristica fragrans. In Sri Lanka it grows in mid-country home gardens, mainly in the Kandy, Matale and Kegalle districts. Each ripe fruit splits to show the seed wrapped in red mace, which is separated and dried on its own.

The seeds are dried in their shells for several weeks, then cracked. Nutmeg is commonly traded in shell or shelled, graded by count per kilogram and by the share of sound versus broken or shriveled nuts.

Common uses

• Whole or freshly grated spice
• Ground nutmeg and spice blends
• Meat processing and bakery
• Essential oil and butter extraction

Storage and documents

Whole nutmeg keeps its aroma for years when stored sealed and dry, while ground nutmeg fades faster. Nutmeg is watched closely for aflatoxin. Importers commonly ask for a certificate of analysis covering moisture, volatile oil, ash and microbiology, plus aflatoxin and pesticide residue results for markets such as the EU, a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin. Exact grade, packing, MOQ and price are confirmed on the quote.

What to include in a quote request

A clear request usually states the form (whole, cut or ground), the grade or specification bought to, such as moisture, volatile oil, density or size limits, the quantity per shipment and how often, the packing (bulk bags, cartons or retail packs), the destination port and the Incoterm, for example FOB Colombo or CIF. Mentioning the food safety standard or residue limits of the destination market helps the supplier confirm the right lot.

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