PFPS 01 Pecan NIS258046645
PFPS 01 Pecan NIS258046645
PFPS 01 Pecan NIS258046645
Shell
Product Whole pecan nuts in their shell, derived from trees of several varieties, which are dry, clean and
Description free from mud, dirt and other foreign materials.
Intended Use Product is intended for further processing.
Country of
Product of Australia
Origin
GMO Status Not Genetically Modified
Labelling Labelled with a batch number and size only unless specifically requested.
Primary
Un-lined woven poly bags
Packaging
Packing Format Bags are loaded directly into a shipping container or 24 bags/ pallet
Not Specified.
Shelf Life
Kernel, typically allocated 15 months shelf life from date of manufacture under recommended
Store in a cool, dry place, which is out of direct sunlight and free from infestation.
Storage
Refrigeration at a temperature of 0°C to 10°C, is strongly recommended.
Test Criteria
Nut in shell will be shades of brown. Kernel can be a range of
Appearance colours from light golden brown to brown and - reddish brown
(edible portion only).
Organoleptic
Specifications Aroma Fresh and nutty with no objectionable aromas
Fresh and nutty with no rancid flavours detectable (edible portion
Flavour
only)
Texture Crisp in texture(edible portion only)
Test Parameter
Physical Moisture ≤4.5%
Specifications Damage ≤2%
Serious Damage ≤5%
NIS: Nut in shell
Damage
Definitions
Serious Damage
The following defects shall be considered as major defects:
Adhering hull material or dark stains affecting an aggregate of more than 20 percent of the individual shell
Broken shells when the missing portion of shell is greater in area than a circle one-fourth inch (6 mm) in diameter
Worm holes when penetrating the shell