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Fennel Seeds - ABABIL Exporters of cashew & spices

ABABIL EXPORTS                       ABABIL IMPEX

DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS GRADES OF FENNEL SEEDS

                          

Grade designations and definations of quality of  Fennel Seeds (Saunf)

Grade Designation 

 (!) Inorganic extraneous matter by weight maximum (%) (*) Organic extraneous matter by weight maximum (%)  (#) Immature & shrivelled seeds by weight maximum (%)

(@) Damaged blackened and insect bored seeds by count maximum (%)

 Moisture by weight maximum (%)
   SPECIAL            0.25 %        1.5 %          2.0 %         1.5 %     10.0 %
  GOOD           0.50 %        2.5 %          4.0 %         4.0 %     10.0 %
   FAIR           1.50 %        3.5 %          6.0 %         6.0 %     10.0 % 
General Characteristics : The Fennel seeds shall be the dried fruits of the plant botanically known as Feoniculum vulgare, Mill ; The seeds shall be free from visible mould, live insects, any harmful foreign matter and musty odour.
(!) Inorganic extraneous matter -- means dust, dirt, stones, earth or any other inorganic foreign matter.

(*) Organic extraneous matter -- means chaff, stalks, stems, straw, other seeds or any other organic foreign matter.

(#) Immature and shriveled seeds -- are those fruits which are not properly developed.

(@) Damaged ,blackened & insect bored seeds -- are those fruits which are damaged or blackened materially affecting the quality & which are partially or wholly bored or eaten by weevil or other insects.