Manual pond silt remover and stirup mud pump for water filtration. Pond emptying pump and evacuation of standing water. Ideal for small and medium garden water ponds for cleaning the mud, dirt and leaves from the surface and ponds bottom. Recommended for small domestic pools as hand operated water filtration and cleaning tool. Constructed of high-density plastic (polyethylene pump head, PVC suction tube). High quality durable Nylon Filterbag 27cm depth X 12cm width. 38mm o.d. dia. outlet. 130cm overall length. Weight: 700g Light weight, versatile, easily cleaned.
Vanilla Beans Grade A & B (Price includes Shipping Globally and documents needed to clear your custom.) Our Vanilla Beans are well prepared and packed using professional chamber vacuum sealers. The entire product is placed inside of a vacuum chamber, the air is removed from the chamber, and the bag is sealed. Before export, we manually triple check the pack to ensure you received the freshest quality of natural vanilla beans
Olive Cherry Date seeds Removing Machine Fruit seeds stone Removing machine series fruit different capacity different ,machine are little different ) Apricot kernel remover stone /core removing machine Peach core remover Apricot,Peach,Jujube nut removing machine Red date/Peach and apricot /Green plum / Cherry /Hawthorn /Sandberry /Iraq date /Date de /Marinated peach kernel machine Olive /Li Zi /Nut and butter/Litchi/ Pear stone removing machine Longan /Automatic stone core removal machine of large-scale red date automatic jujube type /Hawthorn / Beach date /Prunus cherry and so on ...about 20-40kind fruit can be stone removing machine Technology advantage : 1. The full-automatic equipment has high degree of automation. The mold conveyor belt can automatically feed and send materials to carry out transportation and core flushing. It only needs to pour the fruit into the feed hopper to complete the separation effect of core and flesh. It can work continuously and solve the problems of low efficiency, labor-consuming and time-consuming of manual core removal. 2. The structure of the machine is composed of stainless steel thick wall square tube and channel steel welding, which makes the equipment more stable during start-up and operation. All parts are assembled with bolts, which makes the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient. 3. The raw material of the equipment is made of stainless steel, which meets the hygienic standard of food processing equipment. The conveyor belt is made of imported polyurethane material, which is wear-resistant, tensile, tear resistant and has a longer service life. 4. The operation of the machine is simple and convenient, without long-term care. One person can manage multiple machines at the same time. The transmission system adopts advanced design concept and standardized components. The principle of core punching adopts the process of machine tool to punch the core, so that each equipment meets the high design standard, so that the effect of core removing is good, and the fruit shape is completely unchanged.
Cherry Olive Date Seeds Removing Machine are necessary machine for fruit process . Fruit Seeds Removing machine series fruit different capacity different ,machine are little different ) Apricot kernel remover stone /core removing machine Peach core remover Apricot,Peach,Jujube nut removing machine Red date/Peach and apricot /Green plum / Cherry /Hawthorn /Sandberry /Iraq date /Date de /Marinated peach kernel machine Olive /Li Zi plum /Nut and butter/Litchi/ Pear nuclear machine Longan /Automatic nuclear removal machine of large-scale red date Semi automatic small jujube type /Hawthorn / Beach date /Prunus cherry and so on ... Technology advantage : 1. The full-automatic equipment has high degree of automation. The mold conveyor belt can automatically feed and send materials to carry out transportation and core flushing. It only needs to pour the fruit into the feed hopper to complete the separation effect of core and flesh. It can work continuously and solve the problems of low efficiency, labor-consuming and time-consuming of manual core removal. 2. The structure of the machine is composed of stainless steel thick wall square tube and channel steel welding, which makes the equipment more stable during start-up and operation. All parts are assembled with bolts, which makes the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient. 3. The raw material of the equipment is made of stainless steel, which meets the hygienic standard of food processing equipment. The conveyor belt is made of imported polyurethane material, which is wear-resistant, tensile, tear resistant and has a longer service life. 4. The operation of the machine is simple and convenient, without long-term care. One person can manage multiple machines at the same time. The transmission system adopts advanced design concept and standardized components. The principle of core punching adopts the process of machine tool to punch the core, so that each equipment meets the high design standard, so that the effect of core removing is good, and the fruit shape is completely unchanged.
Fruit Stone Seeds Removing machine series fruit different capacity different ,machine are little different ) Apricot kernel remover stone /core removing machine Peach core remover Apricot,Peach,Jujube nut removing machine Red date/Peach and apricot /Green plum / Cherry /Hawthorn /Sandberry /Iraq date /Date de /Marinated peach kernel machine Olive /Li Zi /Nut and butter/Litchi/ Pear nuclear machine Longan /Automatic nuclear removal machine of large-scale red date Semi automatic small jujube type /Hawthorn / Beach date /Prunus cherry and so on ... Technology advantage : 1. The full-automatic equipment has high degree of automation. The mold conveyor belt can automatically feed and send materials to carry out transportation and core flushing. It only needs to pour the fruit into the feed hopper to complete the separation effect of core and flesh. It can work continuously and solve the problems of low efficiency, labor-consuming and time-consuming of manual core removal. 2. The structure of the machine is composed of stainless steel thick wall square tube and channel steel welding, which makes the equipment more stable during start-up and operation. All parts are assembled with bolts, which makes the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient. 3. The raw material of the equipment is made of stainless steel, which meets the hygienic standard of food processing equipment. The conveyor belt is made of imported polyurethane material, which is wear-resistant, tensile, tear resistant and has a longer service life. 4. The operation of the machine is simple and convenient, without long-term care. One person can manage multiple machines at the same time. The transmission system adopts advanced design concept and standardized components. The principle of core punching adopts the process of machine tool to punch the core, so that each equipment meets the high design standard, so that the effect of core removing is good, and the fruit shape is completely unchanged.
Fruit Seeds Removing machine series fruit different capacity different ,machine are little different ) Apricot kernel remover stone /core removing machine Peach core remover Apricot,Peach,Jujube nut removing machine Red date/Peach and apricot /Green plum / Cherry /Hawthorn /Sandberry /Iraq date /Date de /Marinated peach kernel machine Olive /Li Zi /Nut and butter/Litchi/ Pear nuclear machine Longan /Automatic nuclear removal machine of large-scale red date Semi automatic small jujube type /Hawthorn / Beach date /Prunus cherry and so on ... Technology advantage : 1. The full-automatic equipment has high degree of automation. The mold conveyor belt can automatically feed and send materials to carry out transportation and core flushing. It only needs to pour the fruit into the feed hopper to complete the separation effect of core and flesh. It can work continuously and solve the problems of low efficiency, labor-consuming and time-consuming of manual core removal. 2. The structure of the machine is composed of stainless steel thick wall square tube and channel steel welding, which makes the equipment more stable during start-up and operation. All parts are assembled with bolts, which makes the operation and maintenance of the equipment more convenient. 3. The raw material of the equipment is made of stainless steel, which meets the hygienic standard of food processing equipment. The conveyor belt is made of imported polyurethane material, which is wear-resistant, tensile, tear resistant and has a longer service life. 4. The operation of the machine is simple and convenient, without long-term care. One person can manage multiple machines at the same time. The transmission system adopts advanced design concept and standardized components. The principle of core punching adopts the process of machine tool to punch the core, so that each equipment meets the high design standard, so that the effect of core removing is good, and the fruit shape is completely unchanged.
Factory Automatic Hot Eye Onion peeling process machine,from small capacity to big capacity Onion peeling process: the onion is manually fed into the hopper --- the conveyor belt automatically feeds the onion into the peeling box for peeling --- after peeling, the onion goes into the peeling roller. Under the action of high-pressure air at the side, the first and second layers of the onion are peeled off and sent out to complete the whole processing process. Features: 1. Advanced technology, reasonable mechanism, beautiful appearance, safe and reliable use, all stainless steel. 2. Automatic peeling without damage. 3. The depth of peeling is even. 4. The feeding belt is used for automatic feeding, which is simple in design and convenient in use. 5. Less peeling, high recovery rate of finished products, and over 98% of finished products. 6. Mechanical processing eliminates the hidden danger of manual processing of infectious diseases and unsanitary products. Parameters 1.process arrange diameter of round shape onion 30-150mm. 2.capacity 1000-1500kg/h 3.Power 3kw 4.Voltage 380V 5.Air Compressor :flow 1.5m2/min, pressure 0.7MPa ,power 11kw 6.Machine size 1.5*1.3*1.4m 7.Weight 420kg Start working flowing: 1.Fill onion in the loading box 2.Start the pneumatic valve switch 3.Start the power-supply switch 4.According to onion drying or fresh to adjust loading speed button/air pressure ,in order to ensure the clean degree of removing onion skin 5.When finished adjusting ,The equipment operates normally and automatically.
Raw melting material - aluminum scraps, cans, engine waste etc. Output capacity - 5-30 tons/h, customized Automation - Full automatic/ half automatic (based on output requirement and investment budget Ingot type - ADC12 (7.5kg/ 10kg / customized) 1. After cleaning the oil and grease of waste aluminum, manually put it into the furnace with a forklift; 2. Ignition for melting furnace .Heat up to 680C, and input appropriate proportion of alloy elements. Heat up to 800C, melt and stir evenly, then fetch samples to the spectrometer for testing. Every lot of production need to do testing . 3. Put A tool that attracts iron into the furnace by forklift, to suck away the iron in the aluminum water. 4. Put the slag agent into Alu liquid to remove the slag. After slag removed , put the slags into Aluminum ash separation machine , and let the aluminum water and ash separate. The proportion of slag agent and aluminum liquid is 1:500 5.Open the drain valve and the aluminum water flows automatically to the ingot production line After the ingot casting is completed, the ingot stacking robot will stack the ingots, which means the production is completed.
SANDI SERIES charging module is for electric vehicle charging station. With single-phase non neutral conductor AC input, it has the advantages of high efficiency, high power density and low harmonic. Functional details 1. Hot plug Plug technology is applied to the charging module to provide convenience for installation and maintenance. The access of the charging module to the system shall not disturb the output voltage of the system. 2. Advanced current sharing technology Under constant voltage working mode, the charging modules can share current automatically within 10S, with degree of unbalance less than �±0.5A. 3. Control of input limited power Refer to Fig. 1-10 for the relation between the output power and input voltage of the charging module. When the input voltage is within 360 Vac ~ 450 Vac (return difference is less than 5V), the module can output the maximum power of 20 KW; when the input voltage is within 260 Vac ~ 320 Vac, the module can still work normally under limited power mode. 4. Control of output constant power When there is a rated input voltage, the output power of the module is 20 KW. Refer to Fig. 11 for the relation between the output voltage and the output current of the module. The SD75050 module uses two operating modes with output voltage ranges of 50 to 750V. The module only selects the operating mode based on the value of the received demand voltage, and does not select the operating mode based on the actual output voltage. 5. Temperature limited power 6. Regulation of output current limiting point 8. Regulation of output voltage The output voltage of the module can be regulated constantly through the external monitoring module, with regulation range of 50Vdc ~ 750Vdc and minimum regulation step of 0.1 Vdc. 9. Fan control The built-in processor of the module can regulate the speed of the fan according to the internal temperature and output current of the module. 10. Protection of input overvoltage/ voltage shortage 11. Output overvoltage protection The overvoltage protection point is 260Vdc ~770Vdc (�±10 Vdc). Default is 778Vdc.The module can be started after manual intervention upon overvoltage protection. 12. Over-temperature protection The environmental over-temperature protection point is 80�°C. When the DC panel has a temperature over 100�°C, the module will stop working; when the DC panel has a temperature below 90�°C, the module will automatically work again. 13. Protection of internal bus fault When the internal bus voltage of the module is beyond the overvoltage/ voltage shortage protection point, the module will be powered off automatically. At this time, there is no output from the module and the fault indicator light is on. 14. Short circuit protection In case of short circuit of the module, it will be subjected to protective shutdown and the red indicator light of the panel is on, and this condition will be transmitted to the monitor of the "module fault".
SANDI SERIES charging module is for electric vehicle charging station. With single-phase non neutral conductor AC input, it has the advantages of high efficiency, high power density and low harmonic. Functional details 1. Hot plug Plug technology is applied to the charging module to provide convenience for installation and maintenance. The access of the charging module to the system shall not disturb the output voltage of the system. 2. Advanced current sharing technology Under constant voltage working mode, the charging modules can share current automatically within 10S, with degree of unbalance less than �±0.5A. 3. Control of input limited power Refer to Fig. 1-10 for the relation between the output power and input voltage of the charging module. When the input voltage is within 360 Vac ~ 450 Vac (return difference is less than 5V), the module can output the maximum power of 20 KW; when the input voltage is within 260 Vac ~ 320 Vac, the module can still work normally under limited power mode. 4. Control of output constant power When there is a rated input voltage, the output power of the module is 20 KW. Refer to Fig. 11 for the relation between the output voltage and the output current of the module. The SD75050 module uses two operating modes with output voltage ranges of 50 to 750V. The module only selects the operating mode based on the value of the received demand voltage, and does not select the operating mode based on the actual output voltage. 5. Temperature limited power 6. Regulation of output current limiting point 8. Regulation of output voltage The output voltage of the module can be regulated constantly through the external monitoring module, with regulation range of 50Vdc ~ 750Vdc and minimum regulation step of 0.1 Vdc. 9. Fan control The built-in processor of the module can regulate the speed of the fan according to the internal temperature and output current of the module. 10. Protection of input overvoltage/ voltage shortage 11. Output overvoltage protection The overvoltage protection point is 260Vdc ~770Vdc (�±10 Vdc). Default is 778Vdc.The module can be started after manual intervention upon overvoltage protection. 12. Over-temperature protection The environmental over-temperature protection point is 80�°C. When the DC panel has a temperature over 100�°C, the module will stop working; when the DC panel has a temperature below 90�°C, the module will automatically work again. 13. Protection of internal bus fault When the internal bus voltage of the module is beyond the overvoltage/ voltage shortage protection point, the module will be powered off automatically. At this time, there is no output from the module and the fault indicator light is on. 14. Short circuit protection In case of short circuit of the module, it will be subjected to protective shutdown and the red indicator light of the panel is on, and this condition will be transmitted to the monitor of the "module fault".
SANDI SERIES charging module is for electric vehicle charging station. With single-phase non neutral conductor AC input, it has the advantages of high efficiency, high power density and low harmonic. Functional details 1. Hot plug Plug technology is applied to the charging module to provide convenience for installation and maintenance. The access of the charging module to the system shall not disturb the output voltage of the system. 2. Advanced current sharing technology Under constant voltage working mode, the charging modules can share current automatically within 10S, with degree of unbalance less than �±0.5A. 3. Control of input limited power Refer to Fig. 1-10 for the relation between the output power and input voltage of the charging module. When the input voltage is within 360 Vac ~ 450 Vac (return difference is less than 5V), the module can output the maximum power of 20 KW; when the input voltage is within 260 Vac ~ 320 Vac, the module can still work normally under limited power mode. 4. Control of output constant power When there is a rated input voltage, the output power of the module is 20 KW. Refer to Fig. 11 for the relation between the output voltage and the output current of the module. The SD75200 module uses two operating modes with output voltage ranges of 50 to 750V. The module only selects the operating mode based on the value of the received demand voltage, and does not select the operating mode based on the actual output voltage. 5. Temperature limited power 6. Regulation of output current limiting point 8. Regulation of output voltage The output voltage of the module can be regulated constantly through the external monitoring module, with regulation range of 50Vdc ~ 750Vdc and minimum regulation step of 0.1 Vdc. 9. Fan control The built-in processor of the module can regulate the speed of the fan according to the internal temperature and output current of the module. 10. Protection of input overvoltage/ voltage shortage 11. Output overvoltage protection The overvoltage protection point is 260Vdc ~770Vdc (�±10 Vdc). Default is 778Vdc.The module can be started after manual intervention upon overvoltage protection. 12. Over-temperature protection The environmental over-temperature protection point is 80�°C. When the DC panel has a temperature over 100�°C, the module will stop working; when the DC panel has a temperature below 90�°C, the module will automatically work again. 13. Protection of internal bus fault When the internal bus voltage of the module is beyond the overvoltage/ voltage shortage protection point, the module will be powered off automatically. At this time, there is no output from the module and the fault indicator light is on. 14. Short circuit protection In case of short circuit of the module, it will be subjected to protective shutdown and the red indicator light of the panel is on, and this condition will be transmitted to the monitor of the "module fault".
SANDI SERIES charging module is for electric vehicle charging station. With single-phase non neutral conductor AC input, it has the advantages of high efficiency, high power density and low harmonic. Functional details 1. Hot plug Plug technology is applied to the charging module to provide convenience for installation and maintenance. The access of the charging module to the system shall not disturb the output voltage of the system. 2. Advanced current sharing technology Under constant voltage working mode, the charging modules can share current automatically within 10S, with degree of unbalance less than �±0.5A. 3. Control of input limited power Refer to Fig. 1-10 for the relation between the output power and input voltage of the charging module. When the input voltage is within 360 Vac ~ 450 Vac (return difference is less than 5V), the module can output the maximum power of 20 KW; when the input voltage is within 260 Vac ~ 320 Vac, the module can still work normally under limited power mode. 4. Control of output constant power When there is a rated input voltage, the output power of the module is 20 KW. Refer to Fig. 11 for the relation between the output voltage and the output current of the module. The SD75050 module uses two operating modes with output voltage ranges of 50 to 750V. The module only selects the operating mode based on the value of the received demand voltage, and does not select the operating mode based on the actual output voltage. 5. Temperature limited power 6. Regulation of output current limiting point 8. Regulation of output voltage The output voltage of the module can be regulated constantly through the external monitoring module, with regulation range of 50Vdc ~ 750Vdc and minimum regulation step of 0.1 Vdc. 9. Fan control The built-in processor of the module can regulate the speed of the fan according to the internal temperature and output current of the module. 10. Protection of input overvoltage/ voltage shortage 11. Output overvoltage protection The overvoltage protection point is 260Vdc ~770Vdc (�±10 Vdc). Default is 778Vdc.The module can be started after manual intervention upon overvoltage protection. 12. Over-temperature protection The environmental over-temperature protection point is 80�°C. When the DC panel has a temperature over 100�°C, the module will stop working; when the DC panel has a temperature below 90�°C, the module will automatically work again. 13. Protection of internal bus fault When the internal bus voltage of the module is beyond the overvoltage/ voltage shortage protection point, the module will be powered off automatically. At this time, there is no output from the module and the fault indicator light is on. 14. Short circuit protection In case of short circuit of the module, it will be subjected to protective shutdown and the red indicator light of the panel is on, and this condition will be transmitted to the monitor of the "module fault".
SANDI SERIES charging module is for electric vehicle charging station. With single-phase non neutral conductor AC input, it has the advantages of high efficiency, high power density and low harmonic. Functional details 1. Hot plug Plug technology is applied to the charging module to provide convenience for installation and maintenance. The access of the charging module to the system shall not disturb the output voltage of the system. 2. Advanced current sharing technology Under constant voltage working mode, the charging modules can share current automatically within 10S, with degree of unbalance less than �±0.5A. 3. Control of input limited power Refer to Fig. 1-10 for the relation between the output power and input voltage of the charging module. When the input voltage is within 360 Vac ~ 450 Vac (return difference is less than 5V), the module can output the maximum power of 20 KW; when the input voltage is within 260 Vac ~ 320 Vac, the module can still work normally under limited power mode. 4. Control of output constant power When there is a rated input voltage, the output power of the module is 20 KW. Refer to Fig. 11 for the relation between the output voltage and the output current of the module. The SD75050 module uses two operating modes with output voltage ranges of 50 to 750V. The module only selects the operating mode based on the value of the received demand voltage, and does not select the operating mode based on the actual output voltage. 5. Temperature limited power 6. Regulation of output current limiting point 8. Regulation of output voltage The output voltage of the module can be regulated constantly through the external monitoring module, with regulation range of 50Vdc ~ 750Vdc and minimum regulation step of 0.1 Vdc. 9. Fan control The built-in processor of the module can regulate the speed of the fan according to the internal temperature and output current of the module. 10. Protection of input overvoltage/ voltage shortage 11. Output overvoltage protection The overvoltage protection point is 260Vdc ~770Vdc ( +10 Vdc). Default is 778Vdc.The module can be started after manual intervention upon overvoltage protection. 12. Over-temperature protection The environmental over-temperature protection point is 80 C. When the DC panel has a temperature over 100 C, the module will stop working; when the DC panel has a temperature below 90 C, the module will automatically work again. 13. Protection of internal bus fault When the internal bus voltage of the module is beyond the overvoltage/ voltage shortage protection point, the module will be powered off automatically. At this time, there is no output from the module and the fault indicator light is on. 14. Short circuit protection In case of short circuit of the module, it will be subjected to protective shutdown and the red indicator light of the panel is on, and this condition will be transmitted to the monitor of the "module fault".
Andean Pink Salt(Sal De Maras) Pink Salt comes from an ancient ocean, trapped underground, which feeds a spring located 10,000 feet high in the Andes Mountains in Maras, Peru. The warm spring water seeps into terraced ponds located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The ponds, which have been hand-harvested for over 2,000 years, are now owned by individual families, who, after harvesting, load the salt on the backs of burros for the long descent into town. Peruvian Pink Sea Salt is very pale pink and has a rich, complex, minerally flavor. It contains magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc, which can help conditions such as stress, anemia and osteoporosis. The sal de Maras is known as the healthiest and most nutritious salt on the planet, and can only be found in the Andes and the Himalayas. Health benefits of this mineral powerhouse include: It can help stabilize and regulate the heartbeat, thanks to its magnesium and sodium content. Its sodium is essential for proper muscular function. Good quality salt helps minimize the effects of stress by maintaining proper melatonin, serotonin, and tryptamine levels in the brain. It helps remove cellular acidity, especially in the brain and kidneys and it helps prevent osteoporosis. It provides a buffer for blood sugar levels to help prevent diabetes or to help those who are diabetic use less insulin. It provides iodine in a natural setting, making it easier for your thyroid to absorb it and to regulate the endocrine system.
Adjustable coffee spout: 80 to 140mm Adjustable coffee temperature from 80 to 90 Liquid crystal display:5 inches Pump Pressure(ULKA Pump from Italy) Adjustable coffee volume: 30-250ml In accordance with ERP standby power consumption One touch cappuchine,Latte,Espresso,Americano,Hot water,Hot milk,Milk frother function Removable waste coffee cake drawer Stand-by/Auto cut off functions Coffee powder brewing function Self-cleaning programmed/rinsing programmed Water shortage warming Multi-manual operation language (4 Languages)
Analogue Personal Baby Weighing Scale For Born Baby Manual Weight Machine for Babies upto 10 Kgs With Baby Tray Specifications: Made for Babies: Large, smooth surface with a Tray platform to comfortably cradle your baby. Accurate & Reliable Wide View dial with moving pointer. Heavy gauge, Big tray with smooth edges, measuring tape on tray. Easy removable pan with sliding mechanism : Capacity 10 Kg. Accuracy as per International Standards. Sturdy & durable construction. ABS Plastic Body with Plastic Pan. This Analogue Baby Weighing Scale is the perfect health product for parents concerned about their baby's development. Young children are constantly growing so, it's important to monitor healthy changes. Keep track your baby's weight to make sure your baby is getting the proper nutrition and is being fed the correct amount. This scale holds up to 10 kg. Designed for Comfort. The Smart Weight Analogue Baby Scale is beautifully designed to ensure the comfort of your baby with height measuring tray. This tray is Very Soft & Smooth for your baby. If desired, place a towel or blanket on the scale for your baby's comfort. Place the baby on the scale and the scale will provide an accurate measurement of your baby's weight.
Analogue Personal Baby Weighing Scale For Born Baby Manual Weight Machine for Babies upto 10 Kgs With Baby Tray Specifications: Made for Babies: Large, smooth surface with a Tray platform to comfortably cradle your baby. Accurate & Reliable Wide View dial with moving pointer. Heavy gauge, Big tray with smooth edges, measuring tape on tray. Easy removable pan with sliding mechanism : Capacity 10 Kg. Accuracy as per International Standards. Sturdy & durable construction. ABS Plastic Body with Plastic Pan This Analogue Baby Weighing Scale is the perfect health product for parents concerned about their baby's development. Young children are constantly growing so, it's important to monitor healthy changes. Keep track your babyâ??s weight to make sure your baby is getting the proper nutrition and is being fed the correct amount. This scale holds up to 10 kg. Designed for Comfort. The Smart Weight Analogue Baby Scale is beautifully designed to ensure the comfort of your baby with height measuring tray. This tray is Very Soft & Smooth for your baby. If desired, place a towel or blanket on the scale for your baby's comfort. Place the baby on the scale and the scale will provide an accurate measurement of your baby's weight.
Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) and are the primary ingredient used in the production of chocolate. Here\'s a detailed description of cocoa beans: Botanical Characteristics: Species: Theobroma cacao Appearance: Cocoa beans are roughly oval-shaped and are typically 1 to 2 cm long. They have a smooth, hard shell that varies in color from light brown to dark brown, depending on the variety and level of fermentation. Structure: Each cocoa pod contains 20-50 cocoa beans surrounded by a sweet pulp. Cultivation: Growing Regions: Cocoa beans are primarily cultivated in tropical regions within 20 degrees of the Equator, including West Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Climate: Cocoa trees thrive in humid, tropical climates with well-distributed rainfall and temperatures between 20-30�°C (68-86�°F). Harvesting: Cocoa pods are harvested manually with machetes or by hand, typically twice a year. Processing: Fermentation: After harvesting, the cocoa beans are removed from the pods and fermented for several days to develop flavor and reduce bitterness. Drying: Fermented beans are dried in the sun or using artificial dryers until they reach around 7% moisture content, which helps preserve the beans for storage and shipping. Roasting: Dried beans are roasted at temperatures between 120-140�°C (248-284�°F) to develop their characteristic chocolate flavor. Composition: Shell: The outer shell makes up about 10-15% of the cocoa bean and is used to make cocoa mulch or sometimes as a source of biofuel. Nib: Inside the shell, the cocoa bean is divided into nibs, which contain approximately 54-58% cocoa butter (fat) and 11-15% cocoa solids (theobromine and caffeine). Flavor Compounds: Cocoa beans contain a complex mix of flavor compounds that develop during fermentation and roasting, contributing to the unique taste of chocolate. Uses: Chocolate Production: Cocoa beans are the fundamental ingredient in chocolate manufacturing. The nibs are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor, which is then processed into various forms of chocolate. Cocoa Products: Cocoa powder and cocoa butter are derived from cocoa beans and are used in baking, confectionery, beverages, and cosmetics. Quality Grading: Cocoa beans are graded based on size, color, fermentation level, and absence of defects to ensure consistent quality for chocolate production. Fine Flavor: Beans with unique and desirable flavors are often classified as fine flavor cocoa beans and command higher prices in the market. Cocoa beans are essential to the global chocolate industry, with their flavor profile influenced by factors such as origin, fermentation, and processing methods, making them a critical component in creating a variety of chocolate products enjoyed worldwide
Virgin coconut oil (VCO) can be produced from fresh coconut meat, milk, or residue. Producing it from the fresh meat involves removing the shell and washing, then either wet-milling or drying the residue, and using a screw press to extract the oil. VCO can also be extracted from fresh meat by grating and drying it to a moisture content of 10–12%, then using a manual press to extract the oil. Producing it from coconut milk involves grating the coconut and mixing it with water, then squeezing out the oil. The milk can also be fermented for 36–48 hours, the oil removed, and the cream heated to remove any remaining oil. A third option involves using a centrifuge to separate the oil from the other liquids. Virgin coconut oil looks slightly different from ordinary coconut oil and this differentiation cannot be made with the naked eye. This difference is mainly due to the presence of certain colloidal and other particles and moisture within it. On the other hand, ordinary oil is refined and is mainly left with the fatty acids in it and almost nothing else. Ideally, virgin coconut oil should be as clear as water. However, its color may vary slightly depending upon its processing. Virgin coconut oil has a very good taste and smell, like that of fresh coconuts, since it is derived from fresh coconuts and is subjected to very low, if not totally nil, heat and sunlight. It is also not refined. This preserves all the natural goodness of this oil, including a high content of vitamin-E and minerals, which are otherwise almost completely robbed from ordinary coconut oil during processes like heating, filtration, refining, and bleaching, which are done to make it colorless and odorless. Furthermore, virgin coconut oil is very effective as a moisturizing agent. Its antioxidant properties are far better than those of normal coconut oil.
India boasts some of the world's finest cashew nuts, renowned for their rich, buttery flavour and creamy texture. Grown primarily along the country's western and southern coasts, these "ivory kernels" are the edible seeds of the cashew apple. Interestingly, the cashew nut itself grows outside the fruit, encased in a hard shell that requires careful processing to remove a caustic liquid before reaching its delicious form. India reigns supreme as the world's largest cashew nut exporter, boasting over 15% of the global export market share. This thriving industry plays a significant role in the Indian economy, employing à ¤²à ¤¾à ¤? (lakh) - a hundred thousand - of people across rural farms and processing facilities. The story of Indian cashews begins along the sun-drenched coastlines. Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra are the key cashew-producing states, where the cashew fruit ripens under the warm Indian sun. Once harvested, the cashew nut undergoes a meticulous processing journey before reaching international shores. The cashew nut itself is technically the seed of the cashew apple, a delicious fruit enjoyed in India. However, the export focus lies on the cashew kernel, the creamy white nut nestled inside a hard shell. The processing involves separating the shell from the cashew kernel, a delicate task often employing skilled manual labor. The raw cashew nut shells contain a potent liquid called Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), a valuable byproduct used in various industrial applications. The Indian government actively supports the cashew industry through the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). APEDA provides crucial support to exporters in areas like quality control, market access, and participation in international trade fairs. This government backing fosters a strong export ecosystem, ensuring Indian cashews continue to delight global consumers.