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Nutmeg Powder Exporter & Supplier from India

Fabstor is a certified B2B exporter and bulk supplier of premium ground Indian Nutmeg Powder (Myristica fragrans / Jaiphal Powder), supplying bakery ingredient distributors, meat processors, confectionery manufacturers, and pharmaceutical flavor compounders across the USA, Europe, Middle East (GCC), and Asia-Pacific. Milled exclusively from sound, hand-selected whole Indian nutmeg kernels (ABCD and A-Grade) sourced from the Malabar coast of Kerala and Karnataka—never from spent mace waste, shells, or distillation residues—our nutmeg powder is low-temperature ground to retain native essential oils (6%–12%) and active myristicin (4%–6%). Backed by a 50+ year parent supply legacy (Laxmi Group, est. 1975), we export certified pure conventional and organic grades via single-spice FCLs and consolidated mixed containers (LCL) worldwide.

Product Detail — Indian Nutmeg Powder (Jaiphal)

Product Parameter Technical Standard & Export Metrics
Product Name Pure Ground Nutmeg Powder (Jaiphal Powder)
Botanical Name Myristica fragrans
Origin & Belts Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam (Kerala) & Shimoga (Karnataka), India
Raw Material Base 100% Sound Shelled Nutmeg Kernels (Zero shell, mace waste, or spent residue)
Colour & Appearance Natural uniform light brown to warm tan fine homogeneous powder
Aroma & Flavor Strong, warm, sweet-woody aroma with rich characteristic spicy pungency
Volatile Essential Oil 6.0% – 12.0% v/w (Steam distillation method; retained via cryo-milling)
Active Compound Myristicin (4.0% – 6.0%) & Safrole / Elemicin
Moisture Content Max 8.0% (Strictly controlled to prevent caking and mold)
Particle Size / Mesh 40 to 80 Mesh (Customized to bakery, beverage, or seasoning specifications)
Purity & Adulteration Check 100% Pure — Free from added starches, mace waste, shells, or mineral oils
Aflatoxin Limits B1 < 5 ppb · Total < 10 ppb (Strictly compliant with EU and US-FDA limits)
Shelf Life & Storage 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from direct sunlight & moisture)
Container Loading Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 12–13 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 24–25 MT
Buyer Type Spice importers, wholesalers, industrial bakeries, flavor formulators
Product Name
Pure Ground Nutmeg Powder (Jaiphal Powder)
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
Origin & Belts
Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam (Kerala) & Shimoga (Karnataka), India
Raw Material Base
100% Sound Shelled Nutmeg Kernels (Zero shell, mace waste, or spent residue)
Colour & Appearance
Natural uniform light brown to warm tan fine homogeneous powder
Aroma & Flavor
Strong, warm, sweet-woody aroma with rich characteristic spicy pungency
Volatile Essential Oil
6.0% – 12.0% v/w (Steam distillation method; retained via cryo-milling)
Active Compound
Myristicin (4.0% – 6.0%) & Safrole / Elemicin
Moisture Content
Max 8.0% (Strictly controlled to prevent caking and mold)
Particle Size / Mesh
40 to 80 Mesh (Customized to bakery, beverage, or seasoning specifications)
Purity & Adulteration Check
100% Pure — Free from added starches, mace waste, shells, or mineral oils
Aflatoxin Limits
B1 < 5 ppb · Total < 10 ppb (Strictly compliant with EU and US-FDA limits)
Shelf Life & Storage
24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from direct sunlight & moisture)
Container Loading
Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 12–13 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 24–25 MT
Buyer Type
Spice importers, wholesalers, industrial bakeries, flavor formulators

Commercial Export Grades & Mesh Matrix

Commercial Grade Volatile Oil Range Mesh Size Raw Material Grade Used Primary Commercial Application
Super Fine Bakery Grade 8.0% – 12.0% 60 – 80 Mesh ABCD Grade sound whole kernels Industrial baking, cake premixes, gourmet dessert seasonings, dairy eggnogs
Standard Culinary Grade 6.0% – 8.0% 40 – 60 Mesh A-Grade sound whole kernels Supermarket retail spice jars, sausage seasonings, curry powder compounding
Coarse Ground / Granules 6.0% – 10.0% 20 – 40 Mesh Crushed sound whole nutmeg Butcher meat rubs, culinary tea blends, potpourri and botanical infusions
Extraction / Industrial Grade 5.0% – 7.0% 40 – 60 Mesh Whole sound B/C grade kernels Oleoresin extraction, pharmaceutical aroma distillation, flavor essences
Super Fine Bakery Grade
Commercial Grade Super Fine Bakery Grade
Volatile Oil Range 8.0% – 12.0%
Mesh Size 60 – 80 Mesh
Raw Material Grade Used ABCD Grade sound whole kernels
Commercial Application Industrial baking, cake premixes, gourmet dessert seasonings, dairy eggnogs
Standard Culinary Grade
Commercial Grade Standard Culinary Grade
Volatile Oil Range 6.0% – 8.0%
Mesh Size 40 – 60 Mesh
Raw Material Grade Used A-Grade sound whole kernels
Commercial Application Supermarket retail spice jars, sausage seasonings, curry powder compounding
Coarse Ground / Granules
Commercial Grade Coarse Ground / Granules
Volatile Oil Range 6.0% – 10.0%
Mesh Size 20 – 40 Mesh
Raw Material Grade Used Crushed sound whole nutmeg
Commercial Application Butcher meat rubs, culinary tea blends, potpourri and botanical infusions
Extraction / Industrial Grade
Commercial Grade Extraction / Industrial Grade
Volatile Oil Range 5.0% – 7.0%
Mesh Size 40 – 60 Mesh
Raw Material Grade Used Whole sound B/C grade kernels
Commercial Application Oleoresin extraction, pharmaceutical aroma distillation, flavor essences

Packaging & Container Loading

Fabstor offers flexible packaging options for bulk and FCL Nutmeg Powder shipments:

Bulk Export Packing

10kg, 25kg, 50kg, and 100kg food-grade multi-wall kraft paper sacks with inner LDPE moisture-barrier liners, PP bags, or fiber drums.

Private Label & Custom Packs

50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1kg stand-up zipper pouches and clear PET spice jars tailored to destination labeling compliance (US-FDA, EU, GCC GSO).

Container Loading Capacity

20ft FCL carries approx. 12–13 MT; 40ft FCL carries approx. 24–25 MT; mixed-spice LCL consolidations available.

What to Look For — Sourcing Pure Nutmeg Powder

01

Volatile Oil Retention (6%–12%)

Ground nutmeg dissipates aroma faster than whole kernels; low-temperature pin milling is essential to lock in volatile oils and myristicin.

02

Source Verification (Whole Kernels vs. Waste)

Many commercial powders mix spent mace waste, shell dust, or starch fillers; insist on powder milled strictly from 100% sound whole nutmeg kernels.

03

Moisture Content (≤8%)

Because ground spices have greater surface area, moisture must stay at or below 8% to eliminate caking, microbial growth, and transit mold.

04

Mesh Size Consistency

Uniform 40–80 mesh ensures smooth blending across industrial bakery doughs and seasoning rubs without gritty residue.

05

Aroma-Barrier Packaging

Multi-layer moisture-proof foil or poly-lined export packing prevents oxidation and preserves freshness across 30–45 days of ocean freight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What nutmeg powder importers ask us most before ordering

It is milled strictly from 100% sound, hand-sorted whole nutmeg kernels with zero shells, spent mace waste, or starch fillers.

Our powder contains 6%–12% natural volatile essential oil and maintains a strict moisture level of 8% max.

We supply customized grinds from fine 60–80 mesh for bakeries to 20–40 mesh coarse cuts for meat seasoning rubs.

Yes; regularly consolidated with Cinnamon Powder, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, and Cumin Powder under a single Bill of Lading.

A 20ft container holds approx. 12–13 Metric Tons, while a 40ft container carries approx. 24–25 Metric Tons in bagged/palletized formats.

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