Pine Nut
Pine nuts are the edible seeds of Siberian cedar (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus).
The two prominent pine species known for their large edible kernels include Pinus
sibirica and Pinus koraiensis.
Pine nut in Russia more often known as Siberian pine or Siberian cedar(Pinus sibirica).
Chinese pine nuts feature tough dark-brown color coat or shell. Pine nuts have a long
slender kernel in comparison to oriental pines, which are broad, large and have higher fat content.
Inside, the kernel has cream white color, delicate buttery flavor and sweet taste.
Chilgoza pine nuts (Pinus gerardiana), is another special variety of pine, grows in forests in Central
Asia, in the mountains of Baluchistan, Afghanistan, India (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh). Chilgoza pines
have similar appearance as stone pines; featuring long slender, pointed kernels.
Chinese Pine Nut Kernels Specifications
Our Grade A pine nuts is defined based on the following criteria:
Physical specification:
| Quality: |
100% Peeled |
| Size (counts/100g): |
As per each specific variety 550, 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 900, 1100, 1200-1300 |
| Flavor: |
Typical of pine nut kernels. Free from Rancid, Strong, Stale, Bitter, or foreign flavors. |
| Odor: |
Characteristic pine nut kernels odors, without foreign odors. |
| Moisture: |
Max. 3.5% |
| Color: |
Pale ivory, typical of pine nut kernels. |
| Purity: |
Free of foreign material and signs. |
| Broken Kernels: |
Max 4% weight basis |
| Damaged Kernels: |
Max. 1%: Yellow peak, Insect Damage, Polluted, Diseased and Immature Kernels
are not exceeding 0.5 % among the 1%. |
| Oily kernel: |
Max. 0.5% |
| Shriveled kernel: |
Max. 1.5% |
| Microbiological Specification: |
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| Yeast and mold: |
Max. 5,000 CFU/g. |
| Salmonella: |
Negative |
| E. Coli: |
Less than 1 CFU/g. |
| Aflatoxin B1: |
Less than 2ppb |
| Peroxide number: |
0.02g/100g. |
| Free Fatty acid values: |
0.15% |
Packaging:
|
2x12.5kg. vacuum plastic bag/ctn. |
| Minimum Order Quantity: |
16 Metric Ton |
Pine nuts in shell
| Commodity: |
Pine Nuts in shell |
| Purity: |
99.9% |
| Moisture: |
Max. 3.5% |
| Specification (counts/100g): |
500pcs/100g., 550pcs/100g., 600pcs/100g., 650pcs/100g., 700pcs/100g.,
950pcs/100g., 1300pcs/100g., 1400pcs/100g. |
| Packaging: |
12.5kg./Vacuum Bag*2 Bags/Carton |
| Loading Qty: |
16 metric tons/20FCL |
| Delivery: |
Within 15 days after making the order |
| Payment Terms: |
30% deposit before production, 70% balance against faxing copy of B/L. |
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