The sunflower seed is the fruit of the sunflower (Helianthus annulus). The term sunflower seed is actually a misnomer when applied to the seed in its per carp hulls. Botanically speaking, it is a cypsela. When dehulled, the edible remainder is called the sunflower kernel or heart.
It is a tall, erect, herbaceous annual plant belonging to the family of Asteraceae, in the genus, Helianthus. Its botanical name is Helianthus annulus. It is native to Middle American region from where it spread as an important commercial crop all over the world through the European explorers. Today, Russian Union, China, USA, and Argentina are the leading producers of sunflower crop.
It produces grayish-green or black seeds encased in tear-dropped shaped gray or black shells that oftentimes feature black and white stripes. Since these seeds have a very high oil content, they are one of the main sources used to produce polyunsaturated oil. Shelled sunflower seeds have a mild nutty taste and firm, but tender texture. Their taste is oftentimes compared with the Jerusalem artichoke (not to be confused with the bulb artichoke), another member of the Helianthus family.
Sweet, nutty sunflower seeds are an excellent source of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Sunflower kernels actually employed to extract edible oil at commercial levels. Besides being eaten as popular snacks, they are also used in the kitchen to prepare variety of recipes.
Specification of Sunflower Seeds:
Crop Current Year
Origin EU
Grade Premium
Mean Of Selection Machine Cleaned
Purity 99% Min.
Moisture 7.5% Max.
Admixture 1% Max.
Imperfect 1% Max.
Package 20/25 Kg Craft Paper bags or Plastic Woven Bags, According To Your Requirement.
Organic hulled white sesame seeds are popularly used in Japanese cuisine for coating sushi or tofu or sprinkled on noodles. They are also used when baking bread and bagels for decoration.
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*Wonderful source of Omega 6 and fatty acids
Parameters Description
Grades: White Sesame Seeds Natural / Machine Cleaned
Origin: Turkey and Africa
Purity: 99/1/; 98/2; 95/5; 99.90; 99.95; 99.97; 99.99
Moisture: 5% max
FFA: 1% max or 2% max
Admixture: 0.01% min
Total plate count: 20,000 cfu/gm max
Yeast & Mould: 5,000 cfu/gm max
Staphylococcus Aureaus: Absent/gm
E.coli: Absent/gm
Salmonellae: Absent/gm
Bhc / Ddt / Aldrin: Not Detected
Detection Limit: 0.01ppm
Packing: Jute Bags 75/50/25/15/10 Kgs customised packaging
MOQ: One 20ft container
Payment: TT/LC at Sight/ 100% CAD/ 100% against shipping documents.
Product name: grade A sunflower seed
Broken: 2% Max
Cultivation Type: Common
Processing Type: Raw
Style: Dried
Ceitifications ISO 9001,ISO 22000
Grade: grade A
Usage: Oil extraction and human consumption
Place of Origin: Ukraine
Crop 2020,2021
Color natural color
Moisture: 5% Max
Storage: Dry Clean Place Avoid Sunlight
Amixture: 0.3% Max
Packing: 25kg Kraft Paper Bag ,pp vacuum bag,or according to your demands
Purity: 99.7
oil extraction: 72%
HS Code: 12060010
Sunflower seeds (Helianthus annuus) are rich in healthy fats, proteins, and essential nutrients. They are widely used in food, oil extraction, animal feed, and cosmetic applications. Below are the general specifications for sunflower seeds:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Small, oval seeds with a hard shell
Color:
Striped: Black with white stripes (common for direct consumption)
Black: Solid black seeds (mainly for oil extraction)
Odor: Mild, nutty aroma
Taste: Crunchy, slightly nutty and oily
Size: 6-15 mm (varies by variety)
Purity: Min 99%
Foreign Matter: Max 1%
Broken or Immature Seeds: Max 2%
Moisture Content: Max 10%
Chemical & Nutritional Composition (Per 100g):
Protein: 20-25%
Total Fat: 40-50%
Saturated Fat: 4-6%
Monounsaturated Fat: 15-25%
Polyunsaturated Fat: 25-35%
Carbohydrates: 15-20%
Dietary Fiber: 8-12%
Ash Content: Max 3%
Vitamin E: 30-50 mg
Magnesium: 300-400 mg
Calcium: 70-100 mg
Phosphorus: 500-700 mg
Iron: 5-8 mg
Zinc: 3-5 mg
Microbiological Standards (For Food Grade):
Total Plate Count: Max 50,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: Max 500 CFU/g
Coliforms: <10 CFU/g
E. Coli & Salmonella: Absent
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2): Max 10 ppb
Contaminants & Adulterants:
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): <0.2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): <0.1 ppm
Arsenic (As): <0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): <0.05 ppm
Pesticide Residues: As per international standards (FSSAI, EU, FDA)
Artificial Additives & Preservatives: Must be absent
Types of Sunflower Seeds:
1. Black Oil Sunflower Seeds - High oil content, used for oil extraction and bird feed
2. Striped Sunflower Seeds - Used for direct consumption (roasted/snacks) and confectionery
3. Hulled Sunflower Kernels - Shelled seeds used in bakery, cereals, and health foods
4. Sprouting Sunflower Seeds - Used in salads, organic food markets
Applications of Sunflower Seeds:
Food Industry: Used in snacks, bakery products, granola bars, and salads
Oil Industry: Extracted for sunflower oil (rich in unsaturated fats)
Animal Feed: Used in bird feed and livestock supplements
Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals: Used in skincare products, anti-aging creams, and hair oils
Soybean seeds Glycine max are proteinrich oilyielding legumes widely used in food feed and oil industries They serve as a key source of plantbased protein essential amino acids and healthy fats
Physical Properties
Appearance Round to ovalshaped seeds
Color Yellow light brown or black depending on variety
Odor Mild natural beanlike aroma
Taste Neutral to slightly nutty
Size 510 mm in diameter
Purity Min 99
Foreign Matter Max 1
SplitBroken Seeds Max 2
Moisture Content Max 12
Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g
Protein 3542
Total Fat 1822
Saturated Fat 24
Monounsaturated Fat 46
Polyunsaturated Fat 1012
Carbohydrates 2530
Dietary Fiber 912
Ash Content Max 5
Calcium 200250 mg
Iron 510 mg
Magnesium 220280 mg
Phosphorus 500700 mg
Potassium 15001800 mg
Isoflavones 30150 mg natural plant compounds
Microbiological Standards For Food Grade
Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg
Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg
Coliforms 10 CFUg
E Coli Salmonella Absent
Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb
Contaminants Adulterants
Heavy Metals
o Lead Pb 02 ppm
o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm
o Arsenic As 01 ppm
o Mercury Hg 005 ppm
Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA
Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent
GMO Status Available in both GMO and NonGMO varieties
Types of Soybean Seeds
1 FoodGrade Soybeans Highprotein used for soy milk tofu and soya flour
2 OilGrade Soybeans High oil content used for soybean oil extraction
3 NonGMO Soybeans Preferred for organic and health food markets
4 FeedGrade Soybeans Used in animal and poultry feed
Applications of Soybean Seeds
Food Industry Used in soy milk tofu tempeh soy protein and soy flour
Oil Industry Extracted for soybean oil and used in margarine cooking oils and biodiesel
Animal Feed Industry Used in livestock and poultry feed for its high protein content
Pharmaceuticals Nutraceuticals Used in soybased supplements and health foods
White sesame seeds Sesamum indicum are small oilrich seeds widely used in food oil extraction and bakery industries They are known for their high nutritional value nutty flavor and health benefits
Physical Properties
Appearance Small oval flat seeds
Color Creamy white to offwhite
Odor Mild nutty aroma
Taste Mild nutty slightly sweet
Size 24 mm in length
Purity Min 99
Foreign Matter Max 1
Immature or Damaged Seeds Max 2
Moisture Content Max 6
Chemical Nutritional Composition Per 100g
Protein 1825
Total Fat 4855
Saturated Fat 610
Monounsaturated Fat 1825
Polyunsaturated Fat 3545
Carbohydrates 1525
Dietary Fiber 912
Ash Content Max 5
Calcium 8001000 mg
Iron 1015 mg
Magnesium 300400 mg
Phosphorus 500600 mg
Zinc 58 mg
Sesamin Sesamolin 052 natural antioxidants
Microbiological Standards For Food Grade
Total Plate Count Max 50000 CFUg
Yeast Mold Max 500 CFUg
Coliforms 10 CFUg
E Coli Salmonella Absent
Aflatoxins B1 B2 G1 G2 Max 10 ppb
Contaminants Adulterants
Heavy Metals
o Lead Pb 02 ppm
o Cadmium Cd 01 ppm
o Arsenic As 01 ppm
o Mercury Hg 005 ppm
Pesticide Residues As per international standards FSSAI EU FDA
Artificial Additives Preservatives Must be absent
Types of White Sesame Seeds
1 Hulled Sesame Seeds Outer shell removed used in bakery and confectionery
2 Unhulled Sesame Seeds Natural form with hull higher fiber content
3 Organic Sesame Seeds Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
4 Mechanically Dried Sesame Seeds Processed with controlled drying methods
Applications of White Sesame Seeds
Food Industry Used in bakery confectionery tahini and spice blends
Oil Industry Extracted for sesame oil rich in antioxidants
Nutraceuticals Used in dietary supplements and health foods
Cosmetics Personal Care Used in skin and hair care products
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99% purity: This means that the seeds are pure and unadulterated, meaning they contain a very high percentage of sesame seeds and no other impurities.
Organic: This means that the seeds have been grown using organic farming methods, without the use of harmful chemical fertilisers or pesticides, making them safer and healthier.
Traditional: This may mean that the method of growing these seeds is the traditional method, i.e. the method that was used in the past in agriculture without relying on modern techniques.
Pesticide-free: This feature is very important, as it ensures that the seeds are free from any pesticide residues that may be harmful to health.
