Specifications |
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| The damages of peanut kernels, are classified according the poossibility of being removed through a process, i.e.: |
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| Type 1 Damaged kernels: |
Kernels or pieces of kernels that show alteration that cannot be removed through process, i.e: |
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sprout, frost damage, insect damage, internal mould |
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| Type 2 Damaged kernels: |
Kernels or pieces of kernels that show alteration that can be removed through process, i.e: |
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heat damage, rotten or decay, external mould. |
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| Based on above mentioned distinction, peanuts kernels are classified in 3 grades (qualities), i.e: |
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MAXIMUM TOLERANCES FOR EACH GRADE |
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GRADE |
DAMAGED KERNELS (%) |
FOREIGN MATTERS (%) (1) |
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TYPE 1 |
TYPE 2 |
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1 |
1,5 |
0,5 |
0,1 |
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2 |
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1 |
0,2 |
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3 |
2,5 |
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0,3 |
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(1) Earth excluded |
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Common specifications for all grades: |
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1.1. Moisture: Maximum NINE PER CENT (9,0%). |
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2.2. Broken or splits kernels: maximum FOUR PER CENT (4,0%). |
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From October 1st till April 1st, tolerance is increased up to SIX PER CENT (6%) |
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2.3. Alive insect infestation. |
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2.4. Other colour kernels: Maximum ONE PER CENT (1%) |
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2.5. Altered kernels in its presentation, Maximum FIVE PER CENT (5%) |
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2.6. Earth: Maximu ZERO COMMA ONE PER CENT (0,1%). |
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3.0. Objectable smells : Free |
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4. CALIBER: |
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According to kernels size, peanuts are classified in different cattegories in function to quantity of kernels that weighs one ounce of 28.35 grams, |
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independently of determined grade. |
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Commercial categories are mainly the following: |
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38/42 |
Míimum 38 - Maximum 42 kernels per ounce. |
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40/50 |
Míimum 40 - Maximum 50 kernels per ounce. |
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50/60 |
Míimum 50 - Maximum 60 kernels per ounce. |
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60/70 |
Míimum 60 - Maximum 70 kernels per ounce. |
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70/80 |
Míimum 70 - Maximum 80 kernels per ounce. |
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80/100 |
Míimum 80 - Maximum 100 kernels per ounce. |
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5. Aflatoxine: (2 readings) |
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B1 (PPB) |
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Maximum |
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B1+B2+G1+G2 (PPB) |
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Maximum |
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6. FFA |
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Maximum |
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Until December - % |
1 |
Maximum |
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From December to May - % |
1,3 |
Maximum |
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7. Peroxide- meq/kg |
1 |
Maximum |
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