Robusta Coffee Beans and Arabica Coffee Beans

Product Specification Arabica Coffee Beans (Green, Raw)
1. Product Name: Arabica Coffee Beans (Green, Unroasted)
Botanical Name: Coffea arabica

2. General Characteristics

Parameter Specification
Bean Type Green/raw Arabica beans
Processing Type Washed (wet), natural (dry), or honey-processed
Origin , , , (subject to batch)
Aroma Clean, sweet, fruity/floral (depending on origin)
Caffeine Content 0.8% – 1.4%
Moisture Content ≤ 12.5%
3. Grading and Quality Based on SCA Standards

Grade Name Defect Count (per 300g) Screen Size (1/64") Cup Quality
Specialty Grade ≤ 5 defects ≥ 15 (avg. 17–18) Excellent; no primary defects
Premium Grade ≤ 8 defects ≥ 15 Clean, good cup
Exchange Grade ≤ 23 defects 14–18 Acceptable cup quality
Below Standard > 23 defects Variable Off-flavors may be present
4. Physical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Bean Size Screen 15–18 (6–7.25 mm)
Color Bluish-green to pale green (origin dependent)
Odor Clean, free of mold or fermentation
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5%
Black/Sour Beans ≤ 1–2%
Broken/Chipped Beans ≤ 5%
5. Chemical Specifications (Typical Range)

Parameter Specification
Moisture Content 10–12.5%
Caffeine 0.8–1.4%
Lipid Content 10–15%
Protein 10–13%
Carbohydrates 30–40%
Brewed Coffee pH 4.8–5.2
6. Microbiological Standards (Food Grade)

Parameter Specification
Moulds/Yeasts ≤ 10³ cfu/g
Salmonella Absent in 25g
E. coli ≤ 10 cfu/g
Aflatoxins (if tested) ≤ 10 ppb (total)
7. Packaging

Parameter Specification
Bag Type Jute with polyethylene liner or GrainPro
Bag Size 60 kg (standard) / 69 kg (ICO), or as needed
Labeling Origin, grade, lot number, weight, harvest yr
Storage Conditions Cool, dry place (<25°C, RH <65%)
8. Shelf Life

Green Beans: 12–24 months in proper storage

Roasted Beans: Best consumed within 2–4 weeks,