MACADAMIA OIL

Deterioration may also occur if kernel is packaged in poor quality packaging materials e.g. Polythene or cellophane bags. The shelf life of kernel packed under these conditions may be considerably less than a month before there is a discernible loss of eating quality.

Customers who use small amounts of trade packs should store opened packs in a food grade air tight container at or near 0o Celsius to minimise the absorption of air and moisture. Remove quantities required for processing from the airtight container and reseal the container to protect the stored macadamia kernel.

If stored open to the air the kernel moisture will continue to rise and the eating quality will decrease markedly. If stored under these conditions at room temperature for several weeks their taste will change as rancidity slowly develops.

Once the package is opened and the kernels are exposed to the atmosphere for several hours they will absorb moisture and begin to lose their "crunch". Even an increase in moisture from 1.5% to 1.8% makes a significant difference to the texture.

The partial vacuum also helps to stop the kernels rubbing during transit and to prevent puncturing of the protective film.

Unlike other edible nuts, the macadamia kernel requires a storage environment, which is very low in moisture and oxygen. This is best achieved by a combination of gas flushing with food grade carbon dioxide or nitrogen, and partial vacumising before hermetically sealing the pouch. Only then will a satisfactory shelf life be attained.

Macadamia kernels can easily deteriorate during handling and repackaging unless certain principles are kept in mind.

If stored in its original, unopened package in a cool, dry environment, it will normally retain that quality for at least a year from its package date. For longer shelf life, the product should be stored under cold storage with low relative humidity.

Macadamia kernel is the finest quality and is grown, processed and packaged under the best possible conditions.

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Australian Macadamia Oil: Per 100g

Australian Macadamia Oil: Per 100g

Engery: 3436Kj
Protein: Trace
Fat (Natural oils): 100g
Monounsaturates: 80.5g

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