Nutmeg - WDRA
Nutmeg
Commodity Code - 106
Commodity Name - Nutmeg
Commodity Scientific Name - Myristica fragrans
Grade designation | Moisture Percent By Mass ( Max) | Insect Damaged And Broken Kernel Percent By Mass | Volatile Oil Ml/100 Gms (Min) |
standard | 8.0 | 3.0 | 6 .0 |
Nutmeg (Jaiphal) whole shall :-
(a) be the dried kernel of ripe fruit of nutmeg tree. Myristica fragrans Houttuyn;
(b) be spherical or slightly ovoid in shape with greyish brown colour and hard surface marked with numerous braided furrows;
(c) have characteristic and aromatic odour and acrid, warm, slightly bitter taste;
(d) be free from rancidity, off-flavour, musty odour, mould growth, insect infestation and rodent contamination;
(e) be free from extraneous matter and added colouring matter;
(f) comply with the restrictions in regard to aflatoxin content, metallic contaminants and insecticide residues as prescribed under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955.
Shelf Life - 12 Months
Initial Validity of e NWR - 6 Months
Extension of e NWR Validity - 2X3 Months
Number of Extensions - 2