Technical sheet Product: Pistachios Commercial name: Naturally Opened pistachios Product Description Inshell pistachios are a shell fruit of the pistachios tree or “Pistacia Vera”. Mediterranean Pistachios are dried in dryers or under sun. Physical Parameters Appearance: Healthy inshell pistachios Taste and smell: Typical of Mediterranean pistachios (sweet) Grade
Light Stain Superior 0.5% Grade A 0.5% STD 4%
Dark Stain 1.5% 1.5% 5%
Adhering Hull 0.01 % 0.01 % 1.25 %
Foreign material 0.01 % 0.01 % 0.6 %
Loose kernels 0.01 % 0.01 % 1.0%
Closed shells 1.0 % 1.0 % 6.0 %
Other defects 1% 1% 2.0 %
Structure / Chemical parameter Moisture content: 6 % max. Extraneous Material: Rodent Contamination – Absent Chemical additives - Absent
Microbiological Specifications E.Coli: Negative Salmonela: Negative Total Aflatoxine: max.4ppb Aflatoxin B1: max.2ppb Mold and Yeast: Absent
Package Properties Packages: Polypropylene sacks Net Weight: 35 kg Shelf-life: 12 months stored under recommended conditions.
Nutritional Information 100g Total calories (kcal) Protein (g) Total fat (g) Trans fat (g) Monousaturated fat (%) Polyunsaturated fat (%) Cholesterol (g) Carbohydrate (g) Calcium (mg) Magnesium (mg) Phosphorus (mg)
Comments Crop Period: September – October Processing Period: September - June 20´´ (13.300 kgs. app) containers Physical parameters may vary ± 10% Product Labelling Labels contain as minimum: Name of product Supplier name Country origin Net Weight Packing date / Expiring date
Storage and Manipulation Cool, dry and good ventilation (optimal storage 7 degree of Celsius, 50-60%RH. Stored away from foodstuffs with an intense odor.