Description
Sizing:
| Style 0 | Greater than 20 mm with minimum 95{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} wholes. |
| Style 1 | 16mm to 21mm with minimum 90{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} wholes |
| Style 1S | 13mm to 17mm minimum 95{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} wholes |
| Style 2 | Greater than 13mm with minimum 50{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} wholes |
| Style 3 | Greater than 13mm with minimum 15{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} wholes |
| Style 4L | Greater than 13mm with minimum 80{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} halves |
| Style 4 | Pieces and halves larger than 13 mm |
| Style 4S | 9mm to 16mm with minimum 50{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} halves |
| Style 5 | 9mm to 13mm large chips |
| Style 6 | 5mm to 9mm chips and pieces |
| Style 7 | Chips and pieces smaller than 5mm |
Definition of wholes: Whole kernels are kernels which are not split or separated into halves, with not more than 25{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} of the kernel missing, provided that the kernel contour is not materially affected.
Packaging:
Primary packaging: Vacuum packed and Nitrogen flushed with residual Oxygen less than 2{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} in Laminated Foil Pouches (Metpet bags) with the following oxygen and water vapour transmission rates:
Oxygen: maximum 0.1cc/sqm/24 hours @ 25degC, 50{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} RH at 1 bar atmosphere pressure
Water vapour: maximum 0.1g/sqm/24 hours @ 25degC, 75{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} RH at 1 bar atmosphere pressure
Secondary Packaging: 15 mm triple walled carton box, 25lbs (11.34kg).
Physical Qualities
| Colour: | Uniform natural cream color |
| Appearance: | Free from surface oil |
| Flavour and Odour: | No off flavours or odours |
| Reject Defects: | Max 1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Insect Infestation: | None |
| Foreign Material: | None |
| Loose Shell: | Max 2 pieces larger than 2 mm per 100 kg. |
| Impact Shell: | Max 1 piece larger than 2 mm per 100 kg. |
| Kernel Dust: | Max 0.2{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Moisture: | Max 2{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Peroxide value | < 2 meq/kg |
| Free Fatty Acid | Max 0.5 |
Microbiological Qualities
| Total Plate Count: | Max 30 000 cfu/g |
| Moulds and Yeasts: | Max 20 000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella: | Not detected in 250g |
| Ecoli: | Max 10 cfu/g |
| Coliforms: | Max 350 cfu/g |
| Aflatoxin Total: | Max 4 ppb |
| Aflatoxin B1: | Max 2 ppb |
Quality Tolerance
| Defects allowed | Tolerances allowed | |
| Mould: | Kernel showing appearance of mould | < 0.3{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Germination: | Kernel showing signs of germination | <1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Insect damage: | Kernel showing obvious signs of insect damage | <1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Immaturity: | Shrunken or shrivelled kernel | <1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Malformed: | Misshapen or deformed kernel | <1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Total of the above: | The total of these defects must be less than | 1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} <1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Discoloration: | Any abnormal discoloration of the kernel | <6{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Onion ring: brown ring outwardly | ||
| Darks: abnormal brown/grey discoloration | ||
| Internal discoloration | ||
| Impacted shell: | Piece of shell >2mm embedded in the kernel | Maximum 1 per 100 kg |
| Total defects: | Not to exceed 7{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} (1{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} defects + 6 {7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} discoloured) | 7{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
| Size: | Kernels not conforming to size indicated | 7{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} |
Heavy Metal Tolerances
| Cadmium | < 0.05 mg / kg |
| Mercury | < 0.03 mg / kg |
| Lead | < 0.10 mg / kg |
Chemical Residues: No residue exceeding EU MRL (Act 03.50.20 – Plant Health)
Additives: No additives allowed
Shelf life: 12 months if kept at <2{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} moisture in absence of oxygen and excessive heat
24 months if kept below 18 C at <2{7bf662f1c374bc397e98683b4a18fc22b715e542aba55149deeb41ced0ef6e8f} moisture in absence of oxygen
Allergens
Macadamia nuts will cause all symptoms associated with a nut allergy. They contain the potential allergens: glutamic acid, phenylalanine, and the sugars; glucose, sucrose and fructose. There are not traces of peanuts or peanut oil as the pack house packs macadamia nuts exclusively.
Lot/Batch Code Description
Each carton will accurately reflect the product particulars it contains.
The following fields are reflected for traceability purposes:
| Class: | 1 | No further processing required |
| 2 | Further processing required | |
| Style: | According to Style classification | |
| Cultivar: | Distinguish Hybrid from Integrifolia cultivars (HYB/INT) | |
| Batch Code: | First digit | Indicate Lot Number: |
| 1 | Hybrid Lot | |
| 2 | Integ Lot | |
| 3 | Premium grade roasted Lot | |
| 4 | Commercial grade roasted Lot | |
| 5 | Nut in shell Lot | |
| Digits 2, 3 and 4 | Batch number | |
| Digits 5 and 6 | Year of packaging | |
| Digits 7 and 8 | Month of packaging | |
| Digits 9 and 10 | Day of packaging (from which “best before” date can be derived) |