We supply Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) from the most valuable and top quality yerba mate producing regions in Brazil with a special terroir from "Ilpolis/RS", the "land of chimarrao". [1] Specification: Top quality yerba mate, free from defectives, beautiful color and balanced taste. [2] Alcoholic content: Non alcoholic . Different option of packing specifications available. [3] Packing: Vacuum-sealed packing (1 Kg), Raffia sack (25 Kg) [4] Technical information: Scientific Synonyms: Ilex curitibensis Miers, Ilex domestic Reiss, Ilex mate A. St. Hil, Ilex sorbilis Reiss, Ilex vestila Reiss. Common Name in RS: Mate, erva-mate, erveira, erva. Family: Aquifoliaceae. Part Used: Leaves.
ANALYSIS VALUES Organoleptic Bright, clear; with absence of foreign odors and flavors Peroxide index 0.1 – 1.0 (meq O2 / Kg) Free fatty acid as oleic acid 0.03 – 0.07 (g / 100g) Lovibond color Yellow 10 – 15 (in 133.35mm cell) Red 0.6 – 1.5 (in 133.35mm cell) Unsaponifiable matter Max.: 1.00 (g / 100g) Soap Max.: 10 (ppm) Winter Test Oil will remain clear after cooling it for 24hs a 0ºC Moisture and volatile matter Max.: 0.05 (g / 100g) Impurities Will not contain naked eye Insoluble impurities Max.: 0.02 (g / 100g) Specific gravity at 25ºC 0.9133 – 0.9175 Refractive index at 25ºC 1.4706 – 1.4740 Iodine index 110 – 140 (g I2 / 100g) Saponification value 188 – 192 (mg OHK / g) Halphen – Gastaldi test Negative Linolenic acid Max.: 0.3 (as fatty acid / 100g of total fatty acids)
Botanical name Cicer arietinum Taste Typical Odor Odourless, no foreign odours Color Typical, beige/yellow Production area 4000 Tons Caliber 6 mm to 9 mm Packing White polypropylene packaging bag of 25 kg y 50 kg Loading 20 feet: 24 metric tonnes ANALYSIS VALUES Foreign bodies 1.00% max Insect damage 0.50% min Moisture 14.00% max Stained grains 1.00% max Slightly stained 3.00% max Broken 1.00% max