• Foto Number: 42N-084-26

On the Moluccan island of Ternate, women sort peeled nutmegs according to size and quality. These are exported in sacks, as seen in the background. The nutmegs are often rolled in lime or dipped in a lime solution beforehand. This process is intended to protect them from pest infestation. – 1990

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  Asia Indonesia Moluccas woman nutmeg condiment Ternate Spice Route-C Spice Route