Apricot Kernels
Apricot kernels (also known as apricot seeds) are the small seeds found inside the pit of an apricot.
Apricot kernels are the one of the highest natural sources of a rare substance called amygdaline, also
known as vitamin B17, an important nutrient. A cholesterol-free food, apricot kernels also have
healthy plant fats, protein and iron.
Apricot kernels have relaxing effects and may lower blood pressure, thus it is recommended to only
consume 5 per hour, and no more than 10 a day. Also it is noteworthy also that apricot seeds could
cure for many diseases, including cancer.
In its composition contains fatty acids (linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid), salts of magnesium,
potassium, tocopherols, phospholipids, vitamins C and A, and F in active form.
Nutrition Facts (Amount Per 1 tablespoon (13.6 g)
| Total Fat |
9g. |
14% |
| Saturated Fat |
0.5g. |
2% |
| Cholesterol |
0mg. |
0% |
| Sodium |
0mg. |
0% |
| Total Carbohydrate |
1g. |
0% |
| Dietary Fiber |
3g. |
12% |
| Sugars |
1g. |
|
| Protein . |
4.5g |
|
| Vitamin A |
10% |
|
| Vitamin C |
15% |
|
| Calcium |
0% |
|
| Iron |
0% |
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Sweet Apricot Kernels
Specification sheet for Sweet Apricot Kernels:
Light protected storage also recommended.
Physical specification apricot
kernels less than 5 mm diameter: |
max. 5% |
| Specification foreign materials (including shells): |
max. 0. 2% |
| Broken kernels (pieces less than half normal size): |
max. 3% |
| Visible insect damage after blanching: |
max. 1% |
| Visible rot and mould after blanching: |
max. 1% |
| White kernels: |
max. 1% |
| Moisture: |
max. 6% |
| Specification of aflatoxin B1: |
max. 2ppb |
| Total aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2: |
max. 4 ppb |
| Additives: |
none |
| Microbiological total plate count: |
max. 250. 000 CFU/g. |
| Specification mould/yeast: |
max. 1.000 CFU/g. |
| Е-Coli: |
none/g. |
| Salmonella: |
none /25g. |
| Admixture: |
max. 1% |
| Mix bitter apricot kernels: |
max. 10%. |
| Storage recommended storage conditions max. temp. 10C |
|
| Relative humidity: |
max. 60% |
Specification appearance even shape, size and brown color.
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Flavor/texture, foreign odors
and flavors, taints or staleness: |
kernels shall be free
from an after taste |
| Packaging & Labels: |
product name, net weight, lot no. |
| Shelf life: |
12 months under correct
storage conditions. |
| Packing: |
50 kg./PP or jute bags. |
| Packing: |
Packing in new gunny bags
of about 50kg.
net each.
It's loaded about 17.5MTS
in 20'container. |
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Bitter Apricot Kernels
Specification sheet for Bitter Apricot Kernels:
| Aflatoxin£º |
(b1+b2+g1+g2<4ppb;b1<2ppb); |
| broken kernels |
3%max. |
| mould and dark kernels after blanching |
3%Max. |
| moisture |
6%max. |
| admixture |
1%max |
| Packing |
Packing in new gunny bags of abt 50kgs net each.
It's loaded about 17.5MTS in 20'container. |
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