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Bitter Kola Garcinia Kola Specifications General Description Bitter Kola also known as Garcinia Kola is a tropical flowering plant found in Central and Western Africa Known for its medicinal properties bitter kola is often consumed for its health benefits The nuts are characterized by their bitter taste and are often used in traditional medicine Physical Specifications Appearance Brownish wrinkled outer shell with a whitish interior when the shell is removed Size Approximately 35 cm in length and 12 cm in diameter Weight Each nut typically weighs between 510 grams Shape Oval to elliptical Chemical Composition Moisture Content Maximum 10 Ash Content 15 20 Protein Content 8 12 Fat Content 3 5 Carbohydrate Content 40 50 Fiber Content 10 15 Energy Value Approximately 200250 kcal100g Active Ingredients Kolaviron A complex of bioflavonoids benzophenones and chromanols Caffeine 10 20 Tannin 3 5 Alkaloids Trace amounts Saponins 05 15 Quality Standards Purity Minimum 98 pure free from adulterants and contaminants Insect Damage Nil Mold Nil Foreign Matter Maximum 2 Aflatoxin Levels Compliant with international food safety standards typically 2 ppb Packaging Type Sealed polyethylene bags or jute sacks Weight 25kg or 50kg per bag Labeling Each bag should be labeled with the product name weight batch number and date of packaging Storage and Shelf Life Storage Conditions Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight Shelf Life Up to 24 months when stored under optimal conditions Uses Medicinal Used in traditional medicine for its antiinflammatory antioxidant and antimicrobial properties Nutritional Consumed as a snack or included in health supplements Cultural Used in various cultural ceremonies and rituals Additional Information Origin Typically sourced from Nigeria Ghana and other West African countries Harvesting Season Main harvesting period is between April and August