06/02/2026
**Candied Nutmeg Husk (Manisan Pala)**
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# # # 1. Product Identification
* **Product name:** Candied Nutmeg Husk
* **Product category:** Candied fruit / Semi-finished ingredient
* **Intended market:** B2B – foodservice, gelato, pastry, gourmet manufacturing
# # # 2. Product Description
Candied Nutmeg Husk is obtained from the **outer fleshy part of the nutmeg fruit**, subjected to a **preliminary salted water treatment** followed by **slow candying in sugar syrup**.
The product presents a **glossy, translucent appearance**, a **warm spicy aromatic profile**, and a **soft, structured texture**, free from surface sugar crystallization.
# # # 3. Ingredient Composition
**Ingredients:**
* Nutmeg husk
* Sugar
* Water
**Optional (if used):**
* Lemon juice
* Citric acid (acidity regulator)
# # # 4. Allergens
* **None**
* Does not contain allergens listed in Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
* No cross-contamination with allergens
# # # 5. Additives & Processing Aids
* No artificial colors
* No added flavorings
* No preservatives
* Salt used **only as a technological processing step**, not as an ingredient
# # # 6. Physical & Chemical Parameters *(typical values)*
| Parameter | Specification |
| --------- | ---------------------- |
| pH | 3.5 – 4.2 |
| °Brix | 55 – 65 |
| Moisture | 25 – 35 % |
| Salt | approx. 0.15 g / 100 g |
# # # 7. Microbiological Criteria
Compliant with Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005.
| Parameter | Limit |
| ---------------------- | -------------- |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g |
| Yeasts & molds | ≤ 10² cfu/g |
| Enterobacteriaceae | ≤ 10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent in 25 g |
# # # 8. Organoleptic Specifications
* **Color:** amber to deep orange, translucent
* **Odor:** warm, aromatic, clean
* **Taste:** sweet, balanced, nutmeg-spicy
* **Texture:** soft, syrup-coated, non-granulated
# # # 9. Nutritional Values (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Value |
| ------------------ | ------------------- |
| Energy | 1 150 kJ / 275 kcal |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| of which saturates | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 67 g |
| of which sugars | 62 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.15 g |
# # # 10. Intended Use & Application
* Artisanal gelato and frozen desserts
* Pastry and confectionery
* Mustards, preserves, gourmet condiments
* Cheese pairings and savory applications
# # # 11. Packaging
* Food-grade containers suitable for food contact
* Materials: glass / food-grade plastic
* Net weight: according to B2B agreement
# # # 12. Storage Conditions
* Store in a cool, dry place
* After opening: refrigerate at 0–4 °C
* Keep product fully immersed in syrup
# # # 13. Shelf Life
* 12 months unopened
* 30 days after opening under refrigeration
# # # 14. Origin
* **Raw material origin:** Indonesia (Moluccas)
* **Processing location:** EU or country of origin (to be specified)
# # # 15. Regulatory Compliance
Compliant with:
* Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
* Regulation (EC) No 852/2004
* Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005
* Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
# # # 16. Additional Information
* 100% plant-based
* Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets
* Clean label friendly
* Product derived from upcycled agricultural material
