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In bakery applications, sunflower kernels are often preferred over nuts because they offer similar texture at a more stable price.

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Sunflower chips


1. Product Overview
ProductSunflower chips
TypeBroken sunflower kernels
OriginBulgaria
Packaging25 kg paper bags or 1000 kg big bags
UsageFor the bakery industry
StorageStore in a cool, dry place (5–15°C), avoid direct sunlight
Shelf-life12 months
2. Key Quality Parameters
Puritymin. 99.5 %
Moisturemax. 7.5 %
Particle sizemin. 85 % above 3.5 mm
Damaged kernelsmax. 2 %
3. Organoleptic Characteristics
AppearanceBroken sunflower kernels (chips)
ColourLight grey, uniform
FlavourFresh, nutty, typical, free from rancidity
TextureFirm, not soft or brittle
4. Microbiological Safety
SalmonellaAbsent in 25 g
Escherichia coliAbsent in 0.1 g
Staphylococcus aureus< 50 cfu/g
Bacillus cereus< 1,000 cfu/g
Enterobacteriaceae< 1,000 cfu/g
Yeasts and moulds< 1,000 cfu/g
Total plate count< 10,000 cfu/g
Aflatoxin B1< 2 µg/kg
Total aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2)< 4 µg/kg
5. Other
Heavy metalsCompliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
PesticidesCompliant with EU pesticide residue limits (MRLs)
GMOGMO-free
RadiationRadiation-free