Bitter Almond
08021200Bitter almonds have countless benefits, and the best way to use them is to use bitter almond oil. Today, many soaps, conditioners and lotions are made with bitter almond oil and are easily available in the market. Bitter almonds become the base of sweet almond trees due to their high resistance to pests and frost. One of the uses of the bitter almond tree is pollination of other trees, which causes the destruction of tree pests.
Product Classification:
Classification | The number of almond kernels in 100 grams |
Large | Less than 100 kernels |
Medium | More than 100 kernels and less than 130 kernels |
Small | More than 130 kernels |
Product Technical Specifications:
Bitter Almond Technical Specifications | |||
No. | Characteristics | Unit | Measurement Limit |
1 | Taste and Smell | - | Natural |
2 | Impurity | - | Negative |
3 | The Effect of Mold | - | Negative |
4 | Insect Damage | - | Negative |
5 | Foreign Material | - | Negative |
6 | Pest Infestation | - | Negative |
7 | Wrinkled and Unripe Almond Kernels | Weight percentage | Max 2 |
8 | Broken Almond Kernels | Weight percentage | Max 2 |
9 | Sweet Almond Kernels | Unit percentage | Max 1 |
10 | Moisture | Weight percentage | Max 5 |
Microbiology:
Microbiology of Mamra Almond | ||
No. | Characteristics | Measurement Limit (CFU/g) |
1 | Total count of microorganisms | 103 |
2 | Coliforms | 10 |
3 | Mold | 102 |
4 | Escherichia coli | Negative |
Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin:
Maximum tolerated level of Aflatoxin (µg/kg) | ||||
No. | Product Name | Aflatoxins | ||
B1 | Total B1+B2+G1+G2 | M1 | ||
1 | Bitter Almond | 8 | 10 | - |
Packaging Information
No. | Product Name | Package Type | Net weight of each package (kg) | Container Type | Number of packages per container | Net weight per container (kg) |
1 | Bitter Almond | Bag | 50 | 20 FT | 240 | 12,000 |
2 | Bitter Almond | Bag | 50 | 40 FT | 500 | 25,000 |
3 | Bitter Almond | Carton | 10 | 20 FT | 1100 | 11,000 |
4 | Bitter Almond | Carton | 10 | 40 FT | 2200 | 22,000 |
5 | Bitter Almond | Carton | 12 | 20 FT | 1000 | 12,000 |
6 | Bitter Almond | Carton | 12 | 40 FT | 2000 | 24,000 |
7 | Bitter Almond Kernel | Carton | 10 | 20 FT | 1100 | 11,000 |
8 | Bitter Almond Kernel | Carton | 10 | 40 FT | 2200 | 22,000 |
9 | Bitter Almond Kernel | Carton | 12 | 20 FT | 1000 | 12,000 |
10 | Bitter Almond Kernel | Carton | 12 | 40 FT | 2000 | 24,000 |
Incoterms:
Storage Conditions: Bitter Almond should be stored in a dry and cool place. The suitable storage temperature for storing Bitter Almond is between 0 and 10 degrees Celsius. If stored in proper conditions, it can be stored for 12 months.
Certifications:
- Iran National Standards Organization
- Iran Plant Protection Organization
- Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
- Organic Agricultural Products Certification
- physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
- HACCP
- ISO
- FSSC
- IFS
- SGS
- BRC
Pesticide Residues:
The residual amount of pesticides should be according to the national standard of Iran No. 13117.
Further Details 1
Microbiology, aflatoxin and pesticide residue tests for exported almond shipments are performed upon the request of the buyer or destination country.
