Comprehensive Overview

Almonds, cashews, walnuts, raisins, pistachios, and peanuts are highly prone to fungal infestation and Aflatoxin contamination during harvesting and humid storage. In addition, oil rancidity causes foul odor and taste. Shri Jayam Waste Management tests nuts and dry fruits for total Aflatoxins, moisture, rancidity parameters, sulfur dioxide preservatives, and insect damage under FSSAI norms.

Applicable Regulatory Standards & Testing Protocols

✓ IS 7716 (Cashew Kernels Specification) ✓ FSSAI Mycotoxin & Contaminant Limits ✓ ISO 6478 (Peanuts & Tree Nuts)

Analyzed Parameters & Test Methods

Aflatoxins Total (B1, B2, G1, G2 in µg/kg) & Aflatoxin B1

Moisture Content (%) & Water Activity (aw)

Free Fatty Acids (FFA % as Oleic Acid) & Peroxide Value (meq O2/kg)

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2 Preservative in Raisins & Apricots)

Foreign Matter, Damaged Kernels & Insect Infestation %

Heavy Metals: Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic

Microbiology: Salmonella, E. Coli, Mould Count

Sample Intake & Turnaround Protocol

500g Sealed Sample in Moisture-Proof Bag | Turnaround Time: 3 - 5 Working Days

Key Scope & Execution Deliverables

HPLC-FLD Aflatoxin quantification with post-column derivatization

Fat rancidity stability profiling for roasted and salted cashew/almond packs

Pesticide residue screening for imported tree nut consignments

FSSAI and import clearance test certificate

Key Business & Regulatory Benefits

Prevents carcinogenic Aflatoxin toxicity in consumer dry fruit packs

Guarantees retail shelf-life stability without premature fat oxidation

Required Document Checklist

Import Bill of Entry / Processing Lot Number
FSSAI Wholesale / Importer License