100% Natural Poppy Seeds/First Grade

– Product: Poppy Seeds
– Grade: A
– Origin: South Africa
– Supplier: Apex Agro Trading Company
– Quality: 100% natural, non-GMO, and free of artificial additives

Physical Specifications:

– Appearance: Small, round, and oily
– Color: Blue-gray to dark gray
– Moisture Content: 8% maximum
– Seed Purity: 99% minimum
– Germination Rate: 80% minimum
– Inert Matter: 1% maximum
– Weed Seeds: 0.5% maximum
– Damaged Seeds: 1% maximum

Chemical Specifications:

– Oil Content: 45% minimum
– Protein Content: 18% minimum
– Fiber Content: 5% maximum
– Ash Content: 4% maximum
– Alkaloid Content: 0.05% maximum (including morphine, codeine, and thebaine)

Microbiological Specifications:

– Total Plate Count: 10^4 CFU/g maximum
– Yeast and Mold: 10^3 CFU/g maximum
– Salmonella: Absent in 25g
– E. coli: Absent in 25g

Pest Control and Fumigation:

– The product is free of live insects and rodents
– Fumigation: Not required, but if required, only approved fumigants will be used

Certifications To Be Issued After Loading:

– Phytosanitary Certificate
– Certificate of Origin
– Health Certificate
– ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System)

Packaging:

– 25kg or 50kg polypropylene bags
– Bulk packaging available upon request

Shelf Life:

– 24 months from the date of shipment

Note: Apex Agro Trading Company guarantees that the poppy seeds are cultivated and processed in accordance with international regulations and guidelines regarding narcotics and controlled substances. The product is intended for culinary and baking purposes only.