Spices & Seasonings · Kerala Spices · High Value
Nutmeg & Mace
Myristica fragrans · Jaiphal (nutmeg) · Javitri (mace)
Two spices from one fruit — nutmeg and mace from Kerala. PAX Herbal supplies both the kernel (nutmeg) and the aril (mace) in whole, broken and powder grades. 7–16% volatile oil in nutmeg, 4–15% in mace. Used in food, fragrance and pharmaceutical applications.
About This Product
Kerala Nutmeg & Mace
Nutmeg and mace are two distinct spices from the same fruit of Myristica fragrans — the nutmeg tree. The seed kernel (dried) is nutmeg; the lacy red aril covering the seed is mace. Both have a warm, sweet-spicy aroma but mace is more delicate and expensive. Kerala (and the Banda Islands of Indonesia) are the premier sources of high-quality nutmeg and mace.
PAX Herbal supplies whole nutmeg (WSSL — West Indian grade, shelled/unshelled), broken nutmeg, nutmeg powder, whole mace and mace powder. Volatile oil content (7–16% for nutmeg, 4–15% for mace) and fixed oil (30%+ — "nutmeg butter") are key quality parameters. Both food-grade and essential oil/oleoresin grade material is available.
We supply to bakery ingredient companies, beverage manufacturers (eggnog, mulled wine), pharmaceutical formulators (nutmeg oil has traditional sedative properties), fragrance houses and food manufacturers across Europe, North America and the Middle East.
Key Specifications
- Volatile Oil (Nutmeg)7–16%
- Fixed Oil (Nutmeg)30%+
- Moisture<10%
- OriginKerala, India
- FormsWhole / Broken / Powder
- Pack Size10–25 kg bags
- MOQ250 kg
- Lead Time10–14 Days
Available Grades
Grades & Specifications
| Product | Volatile Oil | Fixed Oil | Moisture | Pack | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Nutmeg (WSSL) | 10–16% | 30%+ | <10% | 10–25kg bags | Premium food, retail, distillation |
| Broken Nutmeg | 7–12% | 30%+ | <10% | 25kg bags | Oil extraction, food processing |
| Nutmeg Powder | 7–10% | 25%+ | <8% | 25kg bags | Bakery, food mfg, blends |
| Whole Mace (Javitri) | 4–15% | — | <10% | 10kg bags | Premium culinary, EO distillation |
| Mace Powder | 4–10% | — | <8% | 10–25kg bags | Bakery, spice blends, food mfg |
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End Uses
Applications & Industries
Bakery
Nutmeg and mace are classic bakery spices — used in cakes, custards, béchamel and spice blends.
Beverages
Nutmeg is essential in eggnog, mulled wine and warm spiced drink formulations.
Essential Oil
Nutmeg essential oil (myristicin, sabinene) used in fragrance, food flavouring and pharmaceutical use.
Pharmaceutical
Nutmeg oil has traditional sedative and digestive properties — used in pharmaceutical preparations.
Meat Processing
Used in sausage seasoning, mortadella and processed meat spice formulations.
Fragrance
Mace and nutmeg essential oil are key oriental and fougère fragrance base notes.
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