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Bakery Premium

Conventional hulled sunflower kernels, premium bakery grade with a larger kernel. For visible toppings on bread and buns, and for granola.

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Product

Parameter Value
Origin Bulgaria
Quality 100% Sunflower Kernels
Purity 99.99% min.
Size 550 ± 50 kernels/oz
Flavour Natural, typical, fresh, non-bitter and non-rancid, without foreign aromas
Treatment Not pasteurized
Suitable for Vegetarians, vegans, people with lactose intolerance; Kosher; gluten-free
HS code 1206 00 91

Physical parameters

Parameter Limit
Moisture 6.5% max.
Chips (less than ½ kernel) 8% max.
Impurities 0.01% max.
Partially covered kernels 0.5% max.
Kernels with atypical colour 0.5% max.
Foreign bodies X-ray and metal detector scanned; scanned for glass, stones and metal

Chemical parameters

Parameter Limit
Oil content min. 40%
Free fatty acids (FFA) max. 1.5%
Peroxide value max. 5 meq O₂/kg

Contaminants

Parameter Limit
Aflatoxin B1 max. 2 µg/kg
Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) max. 4 µg/kg
Ochratoxin A max. 5.0 µg/kg
Lead max. 0.20 mg/kg
Cadmium max. 0.5 mg/kg
Mercury max. 0.02 mg/kg
Nickel max. 8 mg/kg
Pesticides According to Regulation (EC) 396/2005
Ionizing radiation Not used
GMO GMO-free (Regulations (EC) 1829/2003 and 1830/2003)
Allergens None of the 14 allergens listed in Regulation (EU) 1169/2011
Gluten Gluten-free

Mycotoxins and heavy metals according to Regulation (EU) 2023/915.

Nutrition per 100 g (typical values)

Nutrient Amount
Energy 2,665 kJ / 646 kcal
Fat 59.3 g
of which saturates 6.8 g
Carbohydrate 3.4 g
of which sugars 1.9 g
Fibre 9.1 g
Protein 20.0 g
Salt < 0.025 g

Packaging

250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 50 lb, 800 kg, 1,000 kg, 1,250 kg. Packaging materials are approved for food contact and meet Regulations (EC) 1935/2004, (EU) 10/2011 and (EU) 2025/40. Pallets: EURO 80×120 cm or industrial 100×120 cm, wrapped in stretch foil and strapped. Other sizes on request.

Labelling, storage and shelf life

Each bag carries a label with the lot number, in line with Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. Store dry and clean at max. 15 °C and max. 65% relative humidity, away from direct sunlight. Shelf life: 12 months from the production date.

Certification

  • BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9, grade AA+
  • FDA registered; FSMA
  • Star-K Kosher
  • Halal certificate available for each lot on request
  • Gluten-free, GMO-free and food-additive-free confirmations

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SiKo Ltd.

Ready-to-eat kernels:
straight from the bag.

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SiKo Ltd.

Organic and ready-to-eat,
both made in-house.

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SiKo Ltd.

Our products are of Bulgarian origin.

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