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Pumpkin and sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seed kernels and hulled sunflower kernels in bakery and confectionery grades, conventional and organic.

Pumpkin seed kernelsShine skin or grown without shell, by grade such as AA or A
Packing25 kg bags or 12.5 kg vacuum packs
DeliveryFOB, CIF, DAP
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Pumpkin and sunflower seeds: typical specification

Indicative
Pumpkin seed kernels
Shine skin or grown without shell, by grade such as AA or A
Sunflower kernels
Bakery and confectionery grades
Purity
99.95% minimum, by grade
Moisture
7% maximum
Packing
25 kg bags or 12.5 kg vacuum packs
Pricing basis
Fixed per tonne

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
DAPDelivered to an agreed place in the buyer country, import duties excluded.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysis, including microbiologyPesticide residue report against EU or US limitsCertificate of originPhytosanitary certificateOrganic certificate of inspection for organic lotsBill of lading and packing list

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About pumpkin and sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seed kernels come mainly from China and from Europe, where Styrian pumpkin grows a seed without a hard shell. They are used in bakery, snacks, muesli and pumpkin seed oil.

Hulled sunflower kernels come mainly from Bulgaria, Ukraine and China, graded for bakery and confectionery use by size and purity.

Frequently asked questions

What is grown without shell pumpkin seed?

Seed from pumpkin varieties that develop no hard outer shell, giving a dark green kernel with a fine skin. It is often called Styrian type.

Do you supply organic lots?

Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards. EU imports travel with an electronic certificate of inspection issued through TRACES.

Can I get a sample before buying?

Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment, with the cost agreed in advance.

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