Nutmeg is the actual seed of the tree, roughly egg-shaped and about 20 mm to 30 mm (1 inch) long and 15 mm to 18 mm (¾ inch) wide, and weighing between 5 g and 10 g (¼ ounce and ½ ounce) dried, while mace is the dried "lacy" reddish covering or arillus of the seed.
Specifications
CHARACTERISTICS
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Color
Grayish Yellow / Pale Brown
Live Insect
Nil
Yeast & Mould
More than 10% insect infested and/or moldy pieces, with a maximum of 5% insect defiled pieces by count
