100% pure mechanically hulled and optically sorted Mahboobi watermelon seed kernels, tailored for bakeries, food processors, and trail mixes.
FAQ
Barjil utilizes precision micrometer-adjusted elastomeric rollers to crack shells without crushing the internal structure. Intact whole kernels exceed 92%, with broken fragments limited below 5%. The incidence of black shell residue is strictly controlled below 0.2% via high-resolution optical cameras.
Because dehulled kernels lack protective outer husks, Barjil seals them in 5-ply aluminum-metallized barrier pouches with full vacuum extraction and nitrogen flush. Storage in cold warehouses maintained at 5-12°C ensures peroxide values remain below 1.5 meq O2/kg, preventing discoloration or rancidity over 12 months.
The industrial MOQ is 10 master cartons (100 kg net weight). Each 10 kg carton contains two 5 kg vacuum pouches, enabling phased utilization on factory assembly lines. For enterprise accounts exceeding 5 metric tons monthly, supply can be configured in 20 kg heavy-duty vacuum bags on 1,000 kg pallet blocks.
All kernel lots pass through ultraviolet (UV) surface sanitization tunnels to neutralize bioburden without inducing thermal cook notes. Routine laboratory assays confirm Total Plate Count (TPC) strictly below 10,000 CFU/g, yeasts and molds below 500 CFU/g, with verified negative results for Salmonella in 25g and E. coli in 1g.
Yes, Barjil supplies this SKU in three distinct commercial formats: 100% natural raw, oil-free dry-roasted unsalted, and gently salted (1.0% to 1.5% refined salt). Roasted kernels are rapidly cooled in filtered air chambers and vacuum-packed immediately to maintain crispness for trail mix blending.
Registered food processors can request a 1 kg evaluation sample for shelf-life, fat stability, and baking trials upon submitting formal credentials. Standard commercial terms involve a 30% advance deposit upon contract confirmation with the remaining 70% cleared prior to dispatch or warehouse release. Production lead time for volumes up to 3 metric tons is 3 business days.
Barjil coordinates full export documentation, including customs declarations, Phytosanitary Certificates, accredited health COAs, and Chamber of Commerce Certificates of Origin. Shipments are transported in temperature-controlled reefer containers or lined dry containers to southern seaports or overland borders under FCA, FOB, or CFR terms.