PFPS 01 Pecan NIS258046645

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Product Specification - Pecan Nut In

Shell

Supplier Stahmann Webster

Site Address 193-199 McDougall Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 4350

Accreditations SQF, Halal, Kosher, Sedex, Export Registered Establishment

Description Size (Count per Pound)


Pecan Nut in Shell Unsized Any Size
Oversize 55 or less
Extra Large Pecan Nut in Shell 56-63
Product Range
Large Pecan Nut in Shell 64-77
Medium Pecan Nut in Shell 78-95
Small Pecan Nut in Shell 96-120
Extra Large & Large Pecan Nut in Shell 60-80

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

Net Weight 20kg

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

Distribution can occur at ambient temperatures.


Distribution
Transport will be by way of general freight vehicles, GP or reefer containers.

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)

Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans)


Allergens Tree Nut only Facility.
Pecans and Macadamia nut in shell share the same bulk storage receptacles.

Specification Ref: PFPS 01 Issue Date: 28/06/2021 Version No: 1.0


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Ingredient
Pecans (100%)
Statement
Nutrient Average Quantity per 100g
Energy 2973kJ
Protein 9.8g
Fat, Total 71.9g
Saturated 4.5g
Trans <0.1g
Nutrient
Information Polyunsaturated 24.95g
Panel Monounsaturated 39.3g
Carbohydrates 4.9g
Sugar 4.3g
Dietary Fibre 8.4g
Sodium 3mg
Based on the edible portion only
Data Source: Food Standards Australia and New Zealand and the Australian Food Composition Database

Test Parameter
Physical Moisture ≤4.5%
Specifications Damage ≤2%
Serious Damage ≤5%
NIS: Nut in shell

Count per Pound


The number on whole nuts counted in a 453g (pound) sample.

Damage
Definitions

The following defects shall be considered in total defects:


Adhering hull material or dark stains affecting an aggregate of more than 5 percent of the surface of the individual shell
Split or cracked shells when the shell is spread apart or will spread upon application of slight pressure
Broken shells when any portion of the shell is missing

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

Specification Ref: PFPS 01 Issue Date: 28/06/2021 Version No: 1.0


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