Product:   Nutmeg, Ground

All deliveries shall comply in every respect to the requirements of the FD&C Act as amended and regulations promulgated thereunder.  In addition, the product shall comply with the following specifications:

 

General Description:  Nutmeg is cultivated in India, Grenada, Brazil, Sumatra and Malaysia. It is the yellowish-brown fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragnans Houtt).  It has a strong, aromatic odor and a characteristic, slightly bitter taste.

 

Chemical & Physical Specifications:

Analytical:     Moisture                     7% Maximum

                        Volatile Oil                 12% Minimum

 

Sieve Analysis:   Through USS # 20           95% Minimum

 

Organoleptic:

                        Appearance               Powder

                        Color                           Reddish Brown with Brown Speckles

                        Odor                           Aromatic and perfumy

                        Flavor                         Sweet, Warm, Bitter

 

Storage:         Store in tightly sealed containers at temperatures below 75 degrees F.  Avoid direct sunlight, heat or humid conditions.

Shelf Life:       Under above conditions, 12 months from date of receipt

 

Microbiological:

                   Total Plate Count (cfu/gram)

Bacteria Treated       < 10,000 - 50,000

                        Not Treated                <100,000 to 250,000

                        Yeast                          <100

                        Mold                            <100

                        Coliforms                   <10

                        E. Coli                                    Negative

                        Salmonella                 Negative

The above specification is to be considered as a guideline only.   Bacteriological specifications:  For sterilized products only.

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