
Origin:Sunflower hybrid seedFlavor:Good, typical, mild, distinctiveOdor:Good, clean, fresh aromaTexture:Firm, not brittle or soggyColor:Off-white, grayMicrobiological:Aflatoxin:Negative Pathogens: NegativeChemical Additives:No preservatives or chemical additives may be usedPesticide Residues:Meets all state and federal regulatory requirementsFumigants:Only FDA-approved fumigants may be used as considered necessary. Residues may not exceed FDA-approved tolerances. Quality and type of kernel is determined with the following factors to meet specific customer needs:Size:Defined as kernel count per oz.Foreign Material:Includes shells and unshelled seed, defined as percentage or count per unit of weight.Moisture:Defined as a percentage at or below 8% Damage:Distinctly discolored kernel or insect damage. Each defined as a percentage.Broken or Chip:Any portion less than ½ kernel defined as a percentage.Sticktites:Kernel with a piece of shell adhering, defined as count per unit of weight.
Product specifications:
Product: Dehulled sunflower kernels produced of 100% shelled sunflower seeds
Colour: Grayish-white to light grey
Kernel size: 2,300 – 2,800 seeds in 100 g of product
Taste Typical, fresh, non-rancid, free of foreign smells
Moisture: Up to 8%
Purity 99.95%
Consistence: Sound, crispy, non-crushed
Pesticides: In compliance with EU legislation
Microbiology: In compliance with EU requirements
Hazardous materials: 100% free from glass and metals
Appearance Granules 10-12-14mm
Color Brown
Smell corresponds to sunflower cake, free from foreign smell
Moisture and volatile matter, % - 4
Ash content, % - 6.26
Mass fraction of Metal impurities - no
Crude protein, based on dry substance, % - 36 or (26-30-low protein)
Crude fat in fat-free products in recalculation on dry substance, % - 18
Fat content in the recalculated on dry substance, % - 11.5