لب عباد الشمس

🌻 Sunflower Seeds (لب عباد الشمس)

Also known as: Sunflower kernels, لب دوار الشمس، بذور عباد الشمس

📝 General Description

Sunflower seeds are harvested from the flower head of the sunflower plant (Helianthus annuus). They are a popular edible seed known for their mild, nutty flavor and high nutritional value. Sunflower seeds are widely consumed as a snack, either raw or roasted, and are also used in baking and cooking.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Grayish-white to light gray (shell); beige or light brown (kernel)

Form: Oval-shaped seeds with hard outer shell (can be dehulled)

Size: Medium to large grade (6–11 mm)

Odor: Mild, nutty aroma

Taste: Crunchy, mildly nutty flavor

Moisture Content: ≤ 7%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Broken Seeds: ≤ 1%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

🧪 Chemical Properties

Oil Content: 40%–50%

Protein Content: 20%–25%

Crude Fiber: 5%–7%

Ash Content: ≤ 5%

Free Fatty Acid (FFA): ≤ 1.5%

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 580–620 kcal

Protein: 20–25 g

Fat: 45–50 g

Carbohydrates: 15–20 g

Fiber: 5–7 g

Magnesium: 300–400 mg

Vitamin E: 35–40 mg

Iron: 5–6 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Uniform seeds with no insect or mold damage

Free from preservatives, additives, and contaminants

Compliant with food-grade standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA)

Non-GMO and allergen-free certified

🧫 Microbiological Standards (for food-grade seeds)

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: 25 kg polypropylene bags or per customer request

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area

Shelf Life: 12 to 18 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🛠️ Applications

Roasted and salted snack

Used in salads, trail mixes, and granola

Toppings for baked goods and yogurt

Ground into sunflower seed butter

Pressed for sunflower oil extraction

📞 Contact

Eng. NADA HEMDAN, export official

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