Nutmeg Oil is a natural essential oil extracted from the seeds of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans).

English Ingredient Name (for labeling)

• Nutmeg Oil
  or more formal:
• Nutmeg Essential Oil

What it is used for

Nutmeg oil is commonly used in:

• Food flavoring (bakery, confectionery, beverages – if food-grade)
• Fragrance products (perfumes, soaps, body care)
• Aromatherapy (warming, calming scent)
• Traditional formulations (massage oils, herbal blends)

Key properties

• Warm, spicy, slightly sweet aroma
• Contains natural compounds like myristicin and sabinene
• Used for flavor enhancement and fragrance blending
• Known for warming and soothing sensation in aromatherapy

Important note (very important)

There are two main grades:

• ✔️ Food Grade Nutmeg Oil → safe for flavouring in very small amounts
• ❌ Fragrance/Industrial Grade → NOT for consumption (used in cosmetics or cleaning products)

Typical usage level

• Very low dosage (often 0.01% – 0.2% in food flavour systems)
• Higher levels used in fragrance or cosmetic formulations