Grade.A Type. Elettaria (Green cardamom) Size.5.5mm to 8mm Curing Method. Natural(sun)Drying Husk.28.0-38.0 % Seed.62.0-7.0 % Volatile extract.7.5-10% Non volatile ether extracts.2.2-2.4 % Starch.39.1-43.7 % Fibre.8.4-9.3 % Protein.97-140 % sizes are 5, 6, 7, 8 mm broken matter 1-2% Immature Cardamom: 5% by count Thrips: 3 by count
Grade.A Type. Elettaria (Green cardamom) Size.5.5mm to 8mm Curing Method. Natural(sun)Drying Husk.28.0-38.0 % Seed.62.0-7.0 % Volatile extract.7.5-10% Non volatile ether extracts.2.2-2.4 % Starch.39.1-43.7 % Fibre.8.4-9.3 % Protein.97-140 % sizes are 5, 6, 7, 8 mm broken matter 1-2% Immature Cardamom: 5% by count Thrips: 3 by count
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
No additives 100% natural Size: 18-34 Processing : Raw Closed nuts: Maximum 5% Small nuts : Maximum 5% Deformed nuts : Maximum 2% Nuts of another sort: Maximum 6% Foreign objects : Maximum 1% Mechanical open : Not allowed Moisture content : Maximum 4,5% Mold : Not allowed Output kernel : At least 54% Partially disclosed nuts (by weight) : Maximum 10% kernels without shell : Maximum 1% Empty shells : Maximum 1% Grades of Pistachios AAA: ~95% whole + 5% split. AA: ~90% whole + 10% split. A: ~85% whole + 15% split. C: ~70% whole + 30% split.
Colour Light brown to tan. Flavour & Odour Aromatic pleasant flavour and aroma, typical of coriander, free from any objectionable taints. Moisture - 12.0% maximum Total Ash - 6.0% minimum Acid Insoluble Ash - 1.0% maximum Volatile Oil - 0.3% minimum Bulk Index - 60 - 85g / 250mL Water Activity - 0.69 maximum Extraneous Matter - 0.75% w/w maximum (ASTA 14.0) MICROBIOLOGICAL: E.coli Not detected in 1g Salmonella Not detected in 25g
Colour Light brown to tan. Flavour&Odour Aromatic pleasant flavour and aroma, typical of coriander, free from any objectionable taints. Moisture 12.0% maximum Total Ash 6.0% minimum Acid Insoluble Ash 1.0% maximum Volatile Oil 0.3% minimum Bulk Index 60 - 85g / 250mL Water Activity 0.69 maximum Extraneous Matter 0.75% w/w maximum (ASTA 14.0) MICROBIOLOGICAL: E.coli Not detected in 1g Salmonella Not detected in 25g