Specification pistachios in shell

Article	Pistacia vera – Stone fruit
Article description	Pistachios in shell
Origin	Iran
Customs tariff number	0802 5 000

Packaging	Cartons of 50.0 kg net / 50.2 kg gross Vacuum polybags in cartons

Shelf life	In original packing approx. 12-15 months at good storing conditions. Green color might decrease by time.

Storage conditions
Temperature	Cool + dry, 6°-15° Celsius, opt. 8° Celsius
Air moisture	Approx. 60 %

Sensoric Requirements
Look	Shell: white to off-white, matt surface Kernel: green kernel with violet skin
Odour	Characteristic
Taste	Characteristic
Consistency	Nutty, crisp, sometimes soft - depending on fat content

Nutrition facts per 100 g
Calories	596 kcal / 2.493 kj
Carbohydrates	20 g
Protein content	14 g
Fibre	10 g
Fat content	46 g
Saturated	7 g
Mono unsaturated	34 g
Poly unsaturated	5 g
Sodium	10 mg
Calcium	130 mg
Potassium	970 mg

Chemical & Physical Requirements
Moisture	max. 6 %
Mould	none
Impurities/foreign objects	max. 0.5%

Food Law Requirements	EU regulations and German food law in the corresponding valid versions.

Allergen Declaration	The raw material contains the following ingredients with allergenic substances: Nuts – Pistachios (legislation2003/89/EC)

Additives and preservatives	None

GMO	Free of GMO. The raw material is not genetically modified.

Irradiation	Not treated with ionizing rays.

Update	02-12

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