MPM V-8-C Supplemental Method For Nutmegs User Guide

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MPM V-8-C Supplemental Method For Nutmegs

Supplemental Method for Nutmegs

Scope

This method supplements Section 8.A., by describing procedures specific to nutmegs (Myristica fragrans Houttuyn).

Applicable Documents

Procedure: Determination of Contamination in Nutmegs Caused by Insects, Animal Excreta, and Extraneous Material

Examine as in 8.A.(4)a-d for whole nutmegs, use analytical sample of 500 g or more.

Procedure: Determination of Insect-Damaged, Moldy, and Otherwise Reject Nutmegs

a. Sample Preparation — Weigh and examine at least 100 nutmegs from each subsample. Cut each nutmeg in half lengthwise with a sharp knife, pruning shears, or similar implement.
b. Visual Examination — Examine the cut surfaces of each nutmeg for presence of insects or signs of insect damage, presence of mold, or other evidence of defilement.
c. Classification of Reject Material — Classify as moldy (reject) any nutmeg showing mold on 1/4 or more of the cut surface. For other categories of rejects, classify as in Section 8.A., (5)c.(i), Insect-Damaged; (5)c.(iii), Animal-Contaminated and (5)c.(iv), Otherwise Reject Material.
d. Report — Tabulate results as in 8.A.(5)d.

References

  1. American Spice Trade Assn. Inc., Cleanliness Specifications for Unprocessed Spices, Seeds and Herbs, ASTA, 580 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, Jan. 1983.
  2. ASTA, Official Analytical Methods of ASTA, 2nd Ed., 1968.
  3. Parry, J. W., Spices – Their Morphology, Histology, and Chemistry, Chemical Publishing Co., Inc., New York, NY, 1962.
  4. White, Ralph T., “Studies on the Storage and Shipment of Whole Black Pepper Grown in the Orient,” J. Econ. Entomol. 50: 423-428, 1957.

Revision History

Version No. Purpose of change Date
V0 New process 1984
V1 Electronic Version 1998

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