Whole Candlenut

We are pleased to provide our quotation details for Whole Candlenut products as below:

Product Name: Whole Candlenut

MOQ: 1 Container

Price: USD 5000 per ton

Trade Terms: DDP

Payment Terms: L/C

Port of Loading: Surabaya, Indonesia, ID (SUB)

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Whole Candlenut Products:

Whole Candlenut is a versatile nut known for its rich oil content and culinary, cosmetic, and industrial applications. Our Whole Candlenut products are of premium quality, sourced directly from trusted suppliers to provide you with natural, unprocessed nuts suitable for various uses.

About:

The Candlenut (Aleurites moluccanus), also known as kukui nut, is native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The nut is commonly sold whole, either in-shell or shelled, and is prized for its high oil content, which can be extracted for culinary and industrial applications.

Common Varieties:

Candlenut is usually classified based on size, moisture content, and cleanliness. Grades may range from premium large nuts to standard smaller nuts, depending on intended use. Quality candlenuts are well dried, free from mould, and have uniform sizing to ensure consistent oil yield and flavour.

Key Characteristics:

• Hard shell with a smooth texture
• Light brown to tan colour of the nut kernel
• Rich in oil (approximately 50% to 60%)
• Distinct nutty and buttery flavour when roasted or pressed

Nutritional and Technical Properties

Candlenut oil is valued for its fatty acid profile rich in linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids. The oil is utilised in traditional cooking, as well as in cosmetics and massage products owing to its moisturizing properties. The kernels also provide dietary fiber, proteins, and essential minerals.

Typical Uses and Applications

• Culinary: Candlenuts are ground or roasted to enrich sauces, spice pastes, and dishes in Southeast Asian cuisine.
• Cosmetic: Extraction of candlenut oil for use in skin creams, lotions, and massage candles due to its emollient nature.
• Industrial: Oil used in soap making, lubricants, and candle production, reflecting its historical use as a natural candle fuel.

Harvesting and Production Process

Candlenuts are harvested once mature, then sun-dried to reduce moisture content, which ensures longevity and quality preservation. After drying, nuts are either sold as whole in-shell or mechanically shelled to extract the kernel for oil pressing or direct consumption.

Quality and Grading Standards

Strict sorting removes defective or damaged nuts. Premium candlenuts have uniform size and low moisture (below 8%). Proper storage in cool, dry conditions prevents rancidity and mould growth, critical for maintaining product integrity during export.

Packaging and Export

Whole candlenuts are typically packed in woven polypropylene bags lined with moisture-proof liners or sealed polypropylene sacks. Bulk export often ranges from 25kg to 50kg per bag. Proper packaging preserves freshness during international transit.