Oil Seeds
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Send your quantity and destination port. We confirm the exact specification in writing before the order is placed.
Typical
- Kernel size + skin condition + wholeness
- 40–50 kernels/oz; testa (red skin) removed; kernels whole, not halved
- Kernel size — count per ounce
- As named by the grade: 40/50, 50/60, 60/70, 70/80, 80/90, 100/120
- Moisture content
- 7.0% max (peanut kernels, Indian export practice)
- Foreign matter / extraneous matter
- 0.5% max
- Filth
- 0.1% max
- Damaged and discoloured kernels
- 1–2% max (buyer contract); Codex splits it by defect
- Shrivelled and immature kernels
- 5% max
- Broken and split kernels
- 3% max (whole-kernel grades)
- Mouldy, rancid or decayed kernels
- 0.2% max
- Live insects and mites
- Free from living insects and mites; free from abnormal flavours and odours
- Aflatoxin — total
- 15 ppb max for the Gulf / Codex destinations; 4 ppb for the EU
Typical export specification for this grade. The binding specification is agreed in writing with the buyer before an order is confirmed, and every consignment is inspected against it before loading.
- Pack sizes
- 25 kgs Vacuum Bags
- 20' Container
- 18 MTN
- 40' Container
- 28 MTN
- Harvest months
- October, November, March, April
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