MONSOON GROVE SPICES
WHOLE MACE — GRADE & BUYING GUIDE
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The lacy aril surrounding the nutmeg seed becomes mace after drying. Our premium focus is whole blades from Kerala-grown nutmeg, selected for natural colour, intact form and a clean, delicate spice aroma.

PREMIUM SELECTIONS
Selected blades — Whole-blade mace
Intact blades · agreed broken-material limit
Naturally orange-red to amber dried blades, selected for a recognisable lacy form and aromatic quality. Blade size, colour range and broken-material tolerance are recorded for the lot.
Typical application: Speciality spice packs, foodservice, bakery & premium blends

Whole mace is selected by blade integrity, natural colour and cleanliness. The percentage of broken material is a meaningful part of the specification; colour alone does not define the grade.

QUALITY PARAMETERS
Harvest & arrival: Arrival within six months of harvest depends on the spice’s harvest season and lot availability. The quotation confirms the harvest period and planned arrival window for your destination.
Blade integrity: Assess whole blades and quantify broken material by weight. Specify the acceptable percentage and sampling point.
Natural colour: Agree an acceptable orange-red to amber colour range using a representative sample. Check for darkened or damaged material.
Cleanliness: Inspect for shell pieces, stalks, extraneous matter and insect damage; agree defect tolerances.
Moisture & aroma: Record moisture and assess a clean, warm aroma without mustiness. Keep the product dry and protect it from foreign odours.
Food safety: Agree aflatoxin, pesticide-residue and microbiological requirements for the destination, with lot-specific supporting analysis.

PACKING
Discuss 5 kg or 10 kg food-grade inner packs in protective cartons. Avoid excessive compression; the packing specification should protect blade integrity as well as moisture condition.
The quotation records whole-blade selection, broken-material and colour tolerances, moisture, net weight and carton arrangement. Evaluate the packing alongside the product sample.

QUOTATION QUANTITIES
100 kg / 500 kg / 1,000 kg
These are enquiry brackets. Current availability, minimum order, quantity allocated and dispatch window are confirmed in the quotation. Other quantities and sample arrangements can be discussed.

YOUR BUYING BRIEF
Selection / grade:
Required quantity:
Destination country and port:
Application:
Physical and analytical limits:
Required treatment:
Packing:
Analyses and documents:
Preferred Incoterm:
Required shipment window:

This guide describes sourcing selections and buying references. It is not a certificate of analysis, stock statement or guarantee for a particular lot.
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