Nutmeg
Nutmeg
- Origin: Indonesia (primarily the Banda Islands)
- Appearance: Round or oval-shaped, hard seed covered by a fleshy, reddish-brown aril (mace)
- Color: Nutmeg: Light brown to dark brown; Mace: Reddish-brown
- Size: Varies, but typically 2-3 cm in diameter
- Aroma: Nutmeg: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet; Mace: Intensely aromatic, with a slightly bitter taste
- Flavor: Nutmeg: Warm, spicy, and slightly sweet; Mace: Intensely aromatic, with a slightly bitter taste
- Moisture Content: Low, typically below 10%
- Foreign Matter: Minimal (e.g., shells, broken pieces, other debris)
- Insect Infestation: Free from insects and insect damage
