The black sunflower seeds are inshell seeds, which are easy to open and are rich in fat and protein.
They are used for oil pressing, human consumption and for producing sunflower kernels. Primary ingredients in wild bird food mixes.
| Subject of Specification | |
|---|---|
| Product name | Black Sunflower Seeds |
| Grade Type | Oil & Feeds |
| Status | Natural |
| Origin | Indian |
| Product features | |
|---|---|
| Color | dark grey, almost black |
| Smell and taste | normal odour, flavour typical of sunflower seeds |
| Consistence | Firm, Not Brittle |
| Purity | 98.50 % minimum |
| Quality | Free from stones, glass, metal, wood, hairs and plastic |
| Physical Features | |
|---|---|
| Impurities / plant based/ | 0.05 % |
| Foreign matter | Max 0.1 % |
| Moisture | Max 8.0 % |
| Broken ( less than 1/2 kernel ) | Max 10.0 % |
| Insect damage | Max 0.10 % |
| Shelled, partially peeled | Max 0.5 % |
| Oil Contents | 20-25% |
| Optimal Storage conditions | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | 20 deg C |
| Maximum Humidity | 70% |
| Shelf Life & Packaging | |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 12 Months |
| Packaging | 25Kg HDPE Bags |