Walnut kernels

. Product Name Walnut Kernels (Juglans regia) 2. Variety English (Persian) Walnut – Light, Light Amber, Amber (Specify: Chandler, Hartley, Howard, etc., if applicable) 3. Origin [Specify country/region of origin – e.g., USA, India, Chile, etc.] 4. Grades Grade Description Extra Light Very light-colored kernels, uniform, no damage Light Pale ivory color, slight variation allowed Light Amber Light brown color, good for general use Amber Darker color, for industrial/processing use 5. Size (optional for whole kernels) Jumbo Large Medium Small Halves, Quarters, Pieces, Broken, Chips 6. Physical Characteristics Parameter Specification Moisture Content ≤ 5% Purity ≥ 98% Broken/Splits ≤ 5% (for whole kernel grade) Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5% Rancidity Not allowed Insect damage ≤ 1% Mouldy Kernels ≤ 0.5% 7. Chemical Parameters Test Limit Peroxide Value ≤ 5 meq O₂/kg fat Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) As per local food regulations (commonly ≤ 4 ppb for B1, ≤ 10 ppb total) Pesticide Residues Within permissible limits per Codex/USFDA/EU norms 8. Microbiological Standards Microorganism Limit Total Plate Count < 10⁴ CFU/g Yeasts & Molds < 10³ CFU/g E. coli Absent Salmonella Absent in 25g 9. Packaging Food-grade vacuum-sealed or nitrogen-flushed bags Common pack sizes: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg cartons Customizable as per buyer requirements 10. Storage Store in cool, dry conditions (≤ 10°C) Relative Humidity: ≤ 65% Shelf Life: 12 months from date of packing if stored properly 11. Labeling Product name Net weight Grade Lot/batch number Date of packing & expiry Country of origin Storage instructions