Description

SPECIFICATION:
Appearance
Creamy, light golden kernels
Texture
Firm and crunchy
Flavour / Odour
Delicate, typical macadamia kernel, with no foreign odours
Kernel requirements
Raw kernel should be fully mature plump (unshrivelled) and firm and obtained from species Macadamia integrofolia and Macadamia tetraphylla and their hybrids
Infestation
Be free of any insect or rodent infestation
Moisture Content
Should be below 1.5% by weight
Foreign Matter
Be free of foreign matter, except for loose shell, maximum 1 piece larger than 2mm per **0kg for style 0 to 4 and max 2 pieces of shell per **0kg of kernel for other styles.  Impacted shell pieces smaller than 2mm no more than 1 per **0kg of kernel
Particle size
Conform to processing specifications or customer preference
Weight
The minimum weight is *1,*4kg and maximum *1,*6kg
Labelling
Each carton is properly and legibly marked.  The labelling / stamping are stipulated in the relevant work instructions
Info: Batch number, cultivar, style, date, weight
Palletizing
**4 carton stacked per pallet labels must be visible and readable on the ends of each box facing outward
Accept / Reject Criteria
Product will be rejected for the following:
-               Non conformance to product   characteristics and specified parameters.
-               Incorrect labelling
-               Microbiological standards non-conforming to specification
-               Over/under mass
-               Defective packaging
General
This specification is not to be altered without written confirmation.
The supplier has the right and is expected, to cut orders if quality cannot be attained for reasons such as:
-               Inferior raw material
-               Staff absenteeism
-               Equipment breakdown
-               Material shortages
In the event of the finished product not conforming to MAXIMACS specification, the Marketing dept. or Quality dept. must immediately be informed.
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