Pala (Nutmeg)
Pala(nutmeg) is an endemic plant of the Moluccas islands. The value of nutmeg in the 14th century lured the colonization of the region (and Indonesia) by the Europeans (Portuguese, British, Dutch). Although nutmeg is widely spread and cultivated across the Asia Pacific region, yet the reputation of Indonesia’s nutmeg from the spice island like Banda regions remains strong. The spice has a distinctive aroma with a warm and subtle sweet taste. It is used to flavor many kinds of baked goods, confections, puddings, potatoes, meats, soups, sausages, sauces, vegetables, and such beverages as eggnog. There are two types of nutmeg. First, Myristica fragrans originated from the Moluccas region, which has a round shape and intense aroma. Second, Myristica Argenta Warbs originated from Papua which has a long oval shape. Due to our extensive network with farmers across the archipelago, Javara can provide single-origin nutmeg to our buyers, according to their origin preferences.