Raw Pistachios – Kernels (No Shell)

/ $7.85 / Kg

Item # P-NSH-201821044 SKU # 201821044-2205-1 Price per unit $7.85 / KgBrand BabaashCountry of Origin USA

* Price is FOB Los Angeles in 1,000 Kg / 2,205 lb SuperSacks * * Also available in 15 Kg Vacuum Pack, Nitrogen flush corrugated cardboard Cartons *

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Raw Pistachios – Kernels (No Shell)

USA grown, produced, graded, stored, and shipped in accordance with the Good Manufacturing Practices of the USDA standards.

Clean, well dried, free from excessive defects, damage, glass or live insects.

Kernel colour varies from year to year.

In addition, all products are screened by metal detection equipment to assure it is free from metal contamination.

We can also provide “Heavy” salt recipe (1.5% to 2.5%) upon customer written request prior to shipment.

Organoleptic Characteristics:

Typical pistachio flavor, free from rancidity, off flavors, and odors.

Table #1 • Sizing

	Large Whole	Halves & Pieces	Whole & Broken
Whole Kernels (%)	80%	NA	NA
Half Kernels (%)	NA	40-80%	NA
Kernel Pieces (%)	NA	NA	NA
Through a 24/64 ” round hole screen (%)	NA	NA	NA
Through a 16/64 ” round hole screen (%)	2 max	5 max.	NA
Through a 5/64 ” round hole screen (%)	NA	NA	5 max.

Table #2 • Physical Characteristics: Maximum Allowable Tolerances

USDA Grade	Candy/Ice Cream (USDA Fancy)	Snack (USDA Extra #1)	Industrial
Damage (%)	2%	2.5%	2.5%
Serious Damage (%) (Minor insect or vertebrate injury, mold, decay)	1.5%	2.0%	5.0%
Insect Damage (%) included in Serious Damage	0.3%	0.4%	1.0%
Foreign Matter (%) (No glass, metal or live insects shall be permitted)	1 piece per 500 lbs	.05%	1 piece per 300 lbs

Table #3 • Chemical Characteristics:

	Raw	Roasted	Roasted Light Salt	Roasted Regular Salt
Moisture (%) MCPC Method	3.5 to 6.0	1.0 to 3.0	1.0 to 2.5	1.0 to 2.5
Sea Salt (%) Quantab Test	N/A	N/A	0.5 to 1.0	0.8 to 1.5
Antioxidants	None Added
Chemical Residues	Complies with all Federal and State Regulations
Aflatoxin	Complies with the regulations of the importing country

Standard Testing:

Salmonella	Raw Treated – Negative/375g Roasted – Negative 2/x375g	(AOACRI010803, AOAC071101, AOAC2004.03)
E. Coli	Negative	(AOAC 991.14)
Aflatoxin	Complies with the regulations of the importing country	(AOAC 991.31, AOAC994.08)
Product Quality Analysis	Complies with USDA standards or better

Raw – Unpasteurized

Peroxide Value <5 meg/kg (AOAC 965.33)

Free Fatty Acid <1.5 % (AOAC 940.28)

Aerobic Plate Count <10,000 cfu/g (AOAC 966.23)

Total Coliforms < 100 cfu/g (AOAC 966.24)

Staphylococcus Aureus < 0.3/g MPN (AOAC 987.09)

Yeast & Mold <2000 cfu/g (FDA/BAM ED. 8-A, 1998)

Roasted, Treated or Pasteurized:

Peroxide Value <5 meg/kg (AOAC 965.33)

Free Fatty Acid <1.5 % (AOAC 940.28)

Aerobic Plate Count <2,000 cfu/g (AOAC 966.23)

Total Coliforms < 100 cfu/g (AOAC 966.24)

Staphylococcus Aureus < 0.3/g MPN (AOAC 987.09)

Yeast & Mold <1000 cfu/g (FDA/BAM ED. 8-A, 1998)

References:

USDA grades of Pistachio Nuts (http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/175745.pdf)

APG Specifications for Food Services and Food Manufacturing

Packaging Options:

Available in 2200-lb, 2000-lb, 1500-lb Super Sacks or Metric Ton Tri Wall bins.

Also, available in 50 lb Sacks, 25-lb, 30-lb vacuum packed, nitrogen flush polylined corrugated cardboard Cartons.

Storage Conditions:

Best store in a dry place and away from direct sunlight; at 45°F. with a relative humidity of 55% or less & in sealed poly liner.

Shelf life:

18 months from production date for product that is in sealed condition.

Laboratory:

Samples will be analyzed by ISO 17025 Accredited laboratories unless customers state otherwise.

We can also provide the additional testing upon customer written acknowledgment in the contract and prior to shipment.

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Raw Pistachios - Kernels (No Shell)