Final kernel product testing

Bulk packaging specifications for kernel

All Macadamia kernel sold must be packaged in a form and manner appropriate to the claimed shelflife. To claim the optimal shelf-life, product must be packed in a modified atmospheric packaging (MAP).
The recommended structure of the liner is 12 μm PET / 9 μm Foil / 120 μm LLDPE with packs to be nitrogen or carbon dioxide flushed and vacuum-sealed with a residual oxygen level of less than 2%. The target transmission rates are specified in Table 5.

Table 5. Bulk packaging transmission rate specifications

O2 Barrier H2O Barrier
<0.10 cc / m2 / 24 h
(at 25 °C, 75%RH, 1 atm		 <0.25 gm / m2 / 24 h
All packers should implement a process for ensuring the integrity of the inner and outer packaging is maintained

Packing and labeling of finished kernel product

All bulk packaging must comply with regulatory standards and display the following information:
  • Packer or seller’s name, address, and contact details
  • Country of origin
  • Product style code
  • Lot code or unique code
  • Net weight
  • Shelf-life (either by Best before Date or Pack Date and shelf-life statement)
It is recommended that all bulk packaging display the following information:
  • Pack date
  • Best before date
  • Recommended storage conditions

Final product storage

Storage should be in conditions that preserve quality and prevent insect infestation.
It is recommended that finished product be stored under suitable climate-controlled conditions prior to dispatch to the customer. The recommended maximum temperature for storage of macadamia kernel is 12 °C.
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