Sunflower Seeds supply · Bulk enquiries
Confectionery Sunflower Seed Supplier | Bulk In-Shell
Confectionery sunflower seed is offered for snack processing and packing against appearance and processing requirements. Zenith Eclipse quotes in-shell lots with agreed kernel condition, hull integrity and buyer-approved samples for production trials.
Quality parameters
Technical specifications
Illustrative RFQ targets, subject to lot availability and buyer approval. These are not a stock COA or a universal grade. State the material, reporting basis, sampling and test method for each result; final acceptance limits belong in the contract. In-shell confectionery seed requires its own inspection criteria. Raw seed approval and roast-trial performance do not establish ready-to-eat status.
| Parameter | Indicative RFQ target |
|---|---|
| Product form | Raw in-shell confectionery sunflower seed |
| Moisture | 8.0% maximum; measure with an agreed calibrated method |
| Foreign matter | 0.5% maximum by mass; define separation procedure |
| Total damaged kernels | 2.0% maximum by mass of the inspected kernel portion |
| Insect-damaged kernels | 0.5% maximum; included in total damage |
| Dehulled seed | 2.0% maximum by mass; agree inspection basis |
| Hull appearance | Approved colour / striping sample; staining tolerance agreed |
| Size and filling | Report sieve distribution and empty-seed result by agreed methods |
| Roast trial and safety | Buyer-approved trial; independent food-safety criteria |
Applications
Common uses
For processors making roasted, salted or flavoured in-shell snacks. Packers can specify the required appearance and handling characteristics for their processing line. Buying detail: Approve kernel condition and the roast-trial result as well as shell appearance. Define a repeatable trial temperature, time and assessment procedure; a visually attractive hull can conceal defects relevant to the finished snack.
Export planning
Shipping & logistics
Request lined 25 kg or 50 kg bags or another agreed food-contact format. Confirm protection from crushing, moisture and odour, together with pallet loading and lot identification for the snack processor. FOB, CFR or CIF can be quoted for suitable sea shipments at a named port under Incoterms® 2020. Confirm container or inland handover terms separately. Export readiness depends on lot release and the destination's required inspection, phytosanitary and origin documents.
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Technical reference: USDA: inspection of confectionery sunflower seed. The RFQ examples above remain subject to the agreed contract.