Description: Gum Arabic is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides
obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal L. Willdenow.
Organoleptic data: Tasteless, odourless
Appearance: Pale amber gum nodules
Moisture content : 15.0 %
Total ash 4 %
Acid insoluble ash : 0.5 %
Acid insoluble matter : 0.5 %
pH 4.1 - 4.8
Starch or dextrin Absent
Tannin-bearing gums Absent
Arsenic < 3 mg/kg
Lead < 2 mg/kg
Cadmium < 1 mg/kg
Mercury < 1 mg/kg
Heavy metals < 20 mg/kg
Viscosity (25% w/w solution) 70 - 90 cps
(Brookfield LVT-Sp1-30RPM-20 C)
Specific optical rotation +51 to +58
(rotation10% w/w aqueous solution)
Description: Gum Arabic is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides
obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal L. Willdenow.
Organoleptic data: Tasteless, odourless
Appearance: Pale amber gum nodules
Moisture content : 15.0 %
Total ash : 4 %
Acid insoluble ash : 0.5 %
Acid insoluble matter : 0.5 %
pH 4.1 : 4.8
Starch or dextrin Absence
Tannin-bearing gums Absence
Arsenic < 3 mg/kg
Lead < 2 mg/kg
Cadmium < 1 mg/kg
Mercury < 1 mg/kg
Heavy metals < 20 mg/kg
Viscosity (25% w/w solution) 70 - 110 cps
(Brookfield LVT-Sp1-30RPM-20 C)
Specific optical rotation -25 to -35
(rotation10% w/w aqueous solution
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION
Guidelines Description
Description Sudanese Hibiscus Flowers
(sabdariffa)
Packaging Item is typically packed in 50 lb. poly
(or less) lined multi-walled sacks
(adequately protecting product for
shipment)
Raw ingredient sample:
(a)Visual Purple-red colour.
(b)Aroma Floral, berry-like aroma. Free from
objectionable off-odours.
(c)Texture Lump free, free flowing particles
Prepared sample:
(a)Visual Clear, deep red solution with some
background purple hues. Blue hues
are undesirable.
(b)Aroma Slight berry aroma.
(c)Flabor A well balanced, tart and astringent
flavor. Some cranberry notes as well
as a slight drying effect. Not
excessively tart, acidic or bitter.
Should be free of off-flavours and
other undesirable spice/botanical
notes.
Testing Parameters:
Test Units: Specifications
(a) Free Flow Density G/CC Minimum 0.45, Maximum 0.60
(b) Moisture 12%
(c) Total Ash 10%
(d) Acid Insoluble Ash 1.5%
(e) Sieve Analysis 5 Min Rotate Thru US#20 95.0% Thru US#60 5.0%
(f) Insect Fragments each 400
(g) Whole Insects (field/storage) each 25/5
(h) Salmonella negative
(i) Coliform 2 of 5 over 10 CFU, 0 of 5 over 100
CFU
(j) E. coli (MPN) 2 of 5 over 3 CFU, 0 of 5 over 20 CFU
(k) E. coli (Film) 0 of 5 over 10 CFU
(l) S. Aureus 1 of 5 over 100 CFU, 0 of 5 over 1000
CFU
(m) Standard Plate Count 0 of 5 over 1,000,000 CFU
(n) Yeast/Mould 0 of 5 over 10,000 CFU
General specifications of the Sudanese watermelon seeds:
Purity 99%
Color white, between white and yellow, black
Moisture Max 5.9 - 9%
Size 8mm - 12mm
Splits 3 - 5 %
Protein 37.4%
Oil content 50 - 51 %
Admixture 1%
Good for human use and free from any chemicals or insects.
Watermelon seeds types:
Sadir Grade :
Size: between 8mm - 12mm
Color: brownish with 4% maximum other color seeds.
Farash Grade:
Size: between 8mm - 12mm
Color: creamy with 4% max. other color seeds
Kashair Grade:
Size: between 10mm - 14mm
Color: white
Jumbo Grade.
Size: between 10mm - 14mm
Color: white
Packing and Export
Packing is done usually in 40 - 45 KG PP bags, and exported in 20 feet containers which will carry 18 metric tons.
The peanut, or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume or "bean" family
(Fabaceae), and was probably first domesticated and cultivated in the valleys of
Paraguay. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing 30 to 50 cm
Color: Red
Aflatoxin B1 (max) 5 P.P.B
Damages and splits: 3% Max
Humidity: 5% Max
Oil content: 47%Min
Latin name : Cassia angustifolia
Constituents/Plant Part : Pods
Country of Origin : Sudan
Cultivation Technique : Natural / By Hand
Organoleptic Description
Appearance : Pods are broadly oblong and contain about six seeds.
Texture : Dry but pliable
Flavour : Slightly bitter
odour : Tea like aroma
Type : Typical
Processing
Drying Method : Warm Air under the Sun
Cut Size : Uncut
Further Treatment : None
Full batch traceability is available
Packaging
Pressed Bales ranging in weight from 100M/T to 125M/T (+/- 10pct) and loose packed in
40FT Container.
All bales are clearly identified to show contents, weight and batch/lot number.
(Sesamum indicum) is a flowering plant in the genus Sesamum. Numerous wild
relatives occur in Africa and it is widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and
is cultivated for its edible seeds, which grow in pods.
Sesame seed is considered to be the oldest oilseed crop known to man, domesticated well
over 5,000 years ago
Usages of Whitish Type: Bakery and sweets, other savoury food applications and
crushing for oil extraction for sesame seed oil production.
Oil Content (minimum): 48%
Impurities (maximum): 1%
F.F.A (Oleic Acid) / maximum: 2%
Moisture content (maximum): 8%
Other colors (maximum): 2%
