High Quality Raw Chickpeas Grade A

– Product: Raw Chickpeas
– Grade: A
– Origin:  (South Africa and Argentina)
– Crop Year: Recent Year
– Quality: 100% natural, non-GMO, and free of artificial additives

Physical Specifications:

– Appearance: Creamy white to light brown
– Shape: Round to oval
– Size: 8-10 mm diameter
– Moisture Content: 12% maximum
– Imperfections: 2% maximum (including splits, broken, or discolored chickpeas)
– Foreign Matter: 1% maximum
– Weeviled or insect-damaged chickpeas: 0.5% maximum

Chemical Specifications:

– Protein Content: 20% minimum
– Fiber Content: 6% minimum
– Fat Content: 6% maximum
– Ash Content: 2.5% maximum

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: These specifications are subject to change based on the supplier’s requirements and market conditions. It’s always best to confirm with Apex Agro Trading Company for the most up-to-date specifications.