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China Suppliers Factory Direct Green Pepitas - Premium Smooth Shell Pumpkin Seed Kernels for Skin Health
| Name | Conventional Shineskin Pumpkin Kernels AA Raw |
| Orginal | China |
| Appearance | Flat oval seeds with a strong mid to dark green colour. Product to be clean and free flowing with a minimum number of lighter coloured seeds. |
| Colour | Green |
| Texture | Fresh crisp and firm. To be free from any dry, hardened or shrivelled seeds. |
| Taste | Clean and fresh nutty taste typical of pumpkin seeds. To be free from any taint or off flavours. |
| Parameter | Target | Tolerance | Units | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity ((100-Extra Vegetable matters)%) | 100 | 99.99 | % | visual check |
| Dangerous foreign matters (glasses, stone, metal, plastic etc) | absent | -- | -- | visual check |
| Broken (less than 1/2 of the whole kernels) | max. 3 | -- | % | visual check |
| Moisture | max. 8 | -- | % | ISO 665:2000 |
| Mould | max. 0.1 | -- | % | visual check |
| Extra Vegetable matters | max. 20 | -- | pcs/25kg | visual check |
| Sclerotina | max. 5 | -- | pcs/25kg | visual check |
| White kernels | max. 1 | -- | pcs/100g | visual check |
| Light Color | max. 13 | -- | % | visual check |
| Shell-on kernels | 0 | 5 | pcs/25kg | visual check |
| Free Fatty Acid | max. 2 | -- | % | GB 5009.229-2016 |
| Peroxide Value | max. 8 | -- | meqO2/kg Fat | AOCS Official method Cd 8-53/GB 5009.227-2016 |
| Parameter | Value | Units of measurement | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.-coli | 10 | c.f.u./g | ISO 7251:2005 | |
| Salmonella | absent in 25g | -- | ISO 6579-1:2017 | |
We hereby certify that these products are not genetically modified.
Recommended storage in original packaging in a cool and dry place, protected from moisture, insects and rodens. Away from direct sunlight and excessive heat as well as odourous materials.
Under the above conditions, vacuum sealed bag: 12 months, aluminium bag: 18 months. 850kg bag 12 months.
Q: What is the origin of the Conventional Shineskin Pumpkin Kernels?
The origin for these pumpkin kernels is China.
Q: Are these pumpkin kernels genetically modified?
No, we certify that these products are not genetically modified (Non-GMO).
Q: What are the sensory characteristics of the seeds?
They are flat oval seeds with a mid to dark green colour, featuring a fresh, crisp, firm texture, and a clean, fresh nutty taste typical of pumpkin seeds.
Q: What is the maximum moisture content allowed for this product?
The maximum moisture content allowed is 8%, tested using the ISO 665:2000 method.
Q: How should the pumpkin seeds be stored?
It is recommended to store them in their original packaging in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture, insects, rodents, direct sunlight, excessive heat, and odourous materials.
Q: What is the shelf life of the product?
Under the recommended storage conditions, the shelf life is 12 months in a vacuum sealed bag or an 850kg bag, and 18 months in an aluminium bag.