Sunflower Seeds
Called either confection or non-oil, sunflower seeds are a delicious and nutritious snack or addition to your favorite food.
Description
Types of Inshell
| Black |
this is the majority of sunflowers grown. It is mostly crushed into oil. Small quantities are hulled (Oil kernels / Bakery Grade) |
| Striped |
a confection type mostly used for edible purposes, both inshell and shelled |
Types of Shelled
| - Confection Kernels |
| - Oil Kernels (Bakery Grade) |
| - Confection Kernels, Roasted and Salted, or Roasted No Salt |
| - Edible Chips |
Product Specifications for Sunflower Seed Confection Kernels
| A. |
Orgin |
USA |
| B. |
Color |
Confectionary No. 1, Wholes |
| C. |
Flavor |
Typical, Nutty |
| Physical Properties |
| A. |
Purity |
99.95% min. |
| B. |
Chips (less than ½ whole meat) |
5.00% max. |
| C. |
Dark Roast |
0.50% max. |
| D. |
Insect Damage |
2.00% max. |
| E. |
Sclerotinia (pieces/50 lbs) |
5 max. |
| F. |
Unshelled (pieces/50 lbs) |
5 max. |
| G. |
Partially shelled seeds (25% or more covered by shell (pieces/50 lbs) |
150 max. |
| H. |
Size/Count (kernels/oz) |
450-500 |
| Microbiological Properties |
| A. |
Pathogens |
Negative |
| B. |
Aflatoxin |
Negative |
| C. |
Salmonella |
Negative |
| D. |
Pesticide Residues |
Below the level of detection |
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 oz. (28.35g)
Calories: 168
|
| Total Fat 14.5g |
24% |
| Saturated 2g |
10% |
| Potassium 137mg |
4% |
| Sodium 116mg |
4.7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.54g |
2.1% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g |
12% |
| Protein 6g |
12% |
| Iron 1.2mg |
6.4% |
| Vitamin A |
0% |
| Vitamin C |
0.5% |
|
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs. |
Packaging
| Packing |
Case Dimension
L x W x H
(inches) |
Pallet size
40"x48" |
Net Weight/Gross Weight (lbs.) |
| 25 lbs. Vacuum Packed Carton, 80 Cartons Per Pallet |
19x12x6 |
8 cartons per layer, 10 layers high |
25/25.6 |
| 50 lbs. Bags |
31x16x5.75 |
5 bags per layer, 8 layers high |
50/50.8 |
