Specification for Palm Kernel Nut
1. Quality Standards:
• Moisture Content: Max 12%
• Free Fatty Acids (FFA): Max 5% (for premium export quality)
• Impurities: Max 3%, including shell and foreign matter
2. Appearance:
• Small, hard nuts with a brown shell and creamy-white kernel inside.
• Free from mold, rot, and insect damage.
3. Oil Content:
• Contains 45-50% oil, primarily lauric acid, ideal for processing into palm kernel oil.
4. Packaging:
• Packed in 50-100 kg polypropylene or jute bags, kept in dry storage to maintain quality.
5. Harvest Season:
• Harvested year-round, with peak seasons typically from February to April and September to November in West Africa.
6. Uses:
• Primarily used in oil production, animal feed, and cosmetic products.
This specification is ideal for domestic processing and export markets.
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