Dry Split Lentils
$95.00
High-quality crushed lentils, safe for human consumption, clean and free of impurities and insects, conforming to UNRWA specifications.
DRY SPLIT LENTILS SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS:
General Description: Dried split lentils must be clean, well-filled, wholesome, uniform in size, shape, and colour, and in sound merchantable condition; safe and suitable for human consumption; free from abnormal flavours, musty or sour odour, pests, and live insects. Lentils must be fumigated not more than 10 days prior to delivery.
| Parameter | Requirement | Reference Method |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | Yes | Visual |
| Sound quality | Yes | Visual |
| Current crop | According to year of production | Visual |
| Insect infestation | Nil | Visual |
| Dead insects | 0.02% max | ISO 605 |
| Moisture content | 12% max | ISO 605 |
| Broken seeds | 2% max | ISO 605 |
| Unhusked grains | 1% max | ISO 605 |
| Total foreign matter | 1% max | ISO 605 |
| Weevil damaged grains | 0.25% max | ISO 605 |
| Discolored seeds | 1% max | ISO 24557 |
| Size | Diameter 3 mm min | Visual |
| Ash | 3% max | ISO 605 |
| Appearance | Clean, bright, natural smell | Visual inspection |
| Colour | Dark red | Visual |
| Cooking time | 15 minutes (no soaking) | ISO 601 |
| Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) | 4 ppb max | ISO 602 |
| Aflatoxin B1 | 2 ppb max | ISO 604 |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1 ppm max | ISO 605 |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.1 ppm max | WEAC.RN.METHOD3.0 |
| Yeasts and moulds | 10³ – 10⁴ | ISO standard |
2. TECHNICAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Suppliers shall submit a Certificate of Analysis of the final product along with other required documents.
3. PRODUCT SAFETY:
The product must be free from harmful substances such as micro-organisms, heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, or anti-nutritional factors. It must comply with Codex Alimentarius (CXS 193-1995) and JECFA/EFSA guidelines. It shall also be free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria, Corn Cockle, Castor Bean, and Jimson Weed.
4. PACKING:
The lentils shall be packed in new, sound polypropylene bags of at least 110 g net weight. Each bag shall contain 50 kg net, clean and firmly sewn, fit for export and multiple handling. Bags must not be laminated to allow ventilation.
5. STORING:
Store in dry, ventilated, and hygienic conditions, free from infestation and contamination.
6. SHELF LIFE:
The product must have at least 80% of its shelf life remaining upon inspection, with a total shelf life of not less than 12 months from delivery date.
7. MARKING:
As per attached special conditions of contract. All specifications must be adhered to strictly at field level.
The lentils must be clean, well-filled, uniform in size and colour, and free from abnormal odours or impurities.
Yes, the lentils are completely safe, free from toxins, heavy metals, and pesticides, and compliant with Codex Alimentarius standards.
Packed in new sound polypropylene bags of 50 kg net weight, clean and firmly sewn for export handling.
Store the lentils in dry, ventilated, and hygienic conditions away from moisture and direct heat.
