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The nut in shell delivered to our factories is carefully recorded as to the grower, time of delivery and variety. The moisture content varies from 20% to 5%. As a separate "batch", these nuts in shell are kept apart in our substantial curing facility where warm air is passed through them. This brings them down to the optimum processing moisture content of 3% and separates the kernel from the shell ready for cracking.
Cracking of this very hard shell is done mechanically in South Africa, with each nut in shell being fed independently into a specially designed macadamia cracker. From here the shells are separated from the kernel, graded according to oil content and sorted for styling.
Quality is the most important aspect in our factories. Firstly the kernel is passed though a specifically calibrated process to remove any foreign objects, immature kernel and kernel that do not achieve the correct oil content for first grade macadamias. To double check, the kernel undergoes two further separate visual quality control inspections.
The macadamias are then graded into "styles" and placed into a drying process to reduce the moisture content to less than 1,5%, ready for packing.
Macadamias in South Africa usually achieve an average of 25% crackout. This means that 75% of the weight of the nut in shell at 3% moisture is waste material comprising, a very hard, solid shell.
Please note: GFNC are currently moving their manufacturing facility and this product is not available at present.
Green Farms Nut Company is a processor of high quality macadamias grown in Southern Africa. As part of our range of products, we are proud to offer, MACADAMIA OIL.
Our macadamia oil is produced, according to the ancient art of cold pressed natural oils, by experts in the field.
Macadamia oil is a delicious table oil, chosen in preference to other exotic oils, for its subtle "nutty" flavour. The combination is ideal for salads and stir fry dishes. By adding Macadamia to your menu, you elevate your meal to premium grade status.
Green Farms Nut Company is a processor of high quality macadamias grown in Southern Africa. As part of our range of products, we are proud to offer, MACADAMIA OIL.
Our macadamia oil is produced, according to the ancient art of cold pressed natural oils, by experts in the field.
Macadamia oil is a delicious table oil, chosen in preference to other exotic oils, for its subtle "nutty" flavour. The combination is ideal for salads and stir fry dishes. By adding Macadamia to your menu, you elevate your meal to premium grade status.
| MACADAMIA OIL ANALYSIS: | |
| Oleic Acids per cg | |
| Lauric | 0.11 |
| Miristic | 0.90 |
| Palmitic | 8.14 |
| Palmitoleic | 16.27 |
| Margaroleic | 0 |
| Estearic | 0.09 |
| Oleic | 56.80 |
| Isomers C18:1 | 0 |
| Linolenic | 1.05 |
| Araquic | 2.55 |
| Gadolenic | 2.45 |
| Behenic | 0.79 |
| Lignoceric | 0.31 |
| Others | 0.54 |
| Esterol per cg | |
| Colestrol | 0.13 |
| Brasicasterol | 0.18 |
| 24-metilencolesterol | 0.10 |
| Campesterol | 6.00 |
| Estigmasterol | 0.22 |
| Delta-7-campesterol | 0 |
| Beta-sitosterol | 90.76* |
| Delta-7-estigmastenol | 1.67 |
| Delta-7-avenasterol | 0.90 |
| *Beta-sitosterol | 9.41 |
| Delta-5-avenasterol | 0.64 |
| Delta-5-24 estigmastadienal | 0 |
| Clerosterol | 0.84 |
| Beta-sitosterol real | 79.49 |
| Sitostanol | 0.37 |
Green Farms Nut Company’s aim is to process, pack and supply raw macadamia nuts to the highest standards and most hygienic methods possible. The range of nut styles conform to the specifications indicated below, however styles may be adapted according to customer preferences.
QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS AT PACKING:
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| STYLE 0 95% wholes ≥21mm, used in high quality snack products. |
STYLE 1 95% wholes ≥17mm, used for snack products and chocolate coating. |
STYLE 1S 95% wholes 14-17mm, used for chocolate coating. |
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| STYLE 2 50% wholes ≥13mm, used in snack products, food dishes and confectionery. |
STYLE 4L 90% halves ≥13mm, used for snack products. |
STYLE 4 50% halves 10-15mm, used in baking and snack products. |
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| STYLE 5 80% chips and pieces 7-12mm, used as a baking ingredient. |
STYLE 6 80% chips and pieces 4-7mm for confectionery, baking and ice-cream. |
STYLE 7 80% chips and pieces 3-5mm, used in confectionery, baking and ice-cream. |
QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS AT PACKING:
| Packed | 11,34kg | Foil |
| Foil Moisture content | 1,5% | max |
| Peroxide value | 3 meq/kg | max |
| Free fatty acids | 0,5% | max |
| Coliforms | 200/g | max |
| E.coli | <3g | |
| Salmonella | negative | |
| Total plate count | 10 000/g | max |
| Yeast and mould | 10 000/g | max |
| Nut shell pieces | ||
| Loose shell must be a maximum of 1 piece larger than 2mm per 100kg for style 0 to 4 and a maximum of 2 pieces per 100kg of kernel for all other styles. Shell pieces smaller than 2mm no more than 1/1000g included impacted shell. |
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| Insect infestation | nil | |
| Aflotoxin (B2, G1, G2) | 4ppb | max |
| Aflotoxin (B1) | 2ppb | max |
