Bids Are invited for Almonts Nuts - Almond NutsSpecificationPhysical CharacteristicsType – Plan, Almond kernels have been defined as products obtained from mature seeds of Prunusamygdalus Batch, syn Prunusdulcis(Mill)D A Webb – Yes, The product shall be sound, whole, clean and sufficiently dried – Yes, It shall be free from living or dead insects, rancidity, visible foreign matter, visible moulds and rodent contamination – Yes, The product shall be uniform in colour with pleasant taste and characteristic flavour of nuts, free from off odour and evidence of fermentation The product shall be free from added colouring and flavoring matter – Yes, Colour - Dark brown, typical of roasted almonds. Flavour - Typical of freshly oil roasted almonds, free from any objectionable tastes. Odour- Typical of freshly oil roasted almonds, free from any objectionable smells. Defects - 10% maximum including chipping, scratching, brokens etc.RequirementsMoisture (m/m), % max – 6, In shell almonds, shell or skin fragments (m/m) % max - 0.5, Rancid, rotten and damaged by insects or other pests (m/m), % max – 1, Gummy and brown spot (m/m), % max – 2, Blemishes and discoloration(m/m), % max – 4, Shrunken or shrivelled and not sufficiently developed kernels(m/m), % max – 4Bitter almonds(m/m), % max – 2, Split, broken and halves (m/m), % max – 5.00, Chipped and scratched (m/m), % max – 10.00, Doubles or twins (m/m), % max- 10.00, Acid insoluble ash in dil HCl, % max – 0.10, Oil content (m/m), % max – 45.00, Acidity of extracted oil, expressed as oleic acid , % max – 1.25, PackingPacking material - any other suitable material as agreed to between the purchaser and the vendor.If Any other, please specify – NA, Packing size (in gm)-1000, Shelf Life (in months) – 6 , Cashew Nuts - Cashew NutsSpecificationMust be agmark, grade:- Expiry date must be min one year from the date of issue. Must be supplied in proper sealed packing. Physical Specification Cashew kernels should be completely free from
