Hammons® Black Walnuts Small Pieces
Hammons® Black Walnuts Small Pieces are a popular topping option for baked goods or confections. The small pieces are also the primary choice for nut butter applications, oils and as a flavor enhancement for craft beer. It's size lies in between 1/8” to 3/16”.\nProduct Features\nAntioxidant Properties\nHigh Protein Content,\nRich in Minerals
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solid
- Physical Characteristic
Black Walnuts shall have uniform size and color, light brown to dark brown.
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Hammons
- Functions
- Filler
- Ingredient Name
- Wild Black Walnut
- Labeling Claims
Cholesterol-free, Gluten-free, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Plant-Based, Sustainable; Cholesterol-free; Gluten-free; Kosher; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Plant-Based; Sustainable
- Certifications & Compliance
FDA Compliant, GMP, Gluten-free, Kosher, SQF Certified
- Odor
Free from rancid, tallow, moldy or other objectionable odors
- Flavor
- A typical rich, natural black walnut flavor
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- PACKAGING
Black Walnuts shall be packed in substantial container with liner suitable to protect and preserve the contents without significant impairment of quality with respect to sanitation, contamination and moisture content under various customary conditions of handling, transportation and storage.
- Shelf LIfe
- 36 months
- Ingredient
- Black Walnuts
- Raw Material
Finished product shall be made from fresh, wholesome and well developed kernels.
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- ETO Treatment
Sterilized with 8.5% Ethylene Oxide in a vacuum chamber, after packaging as a kill step for mold, bacteria and environmental pathogens.
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Boxes
- Transportation
The product shall be shipped at ambient temperature (unless requested by customer) by truck or railway car free from insect, chemical, and other conditions as specified by FDA.. Actual Class 70 NMFC# 141760.
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Label Declaration
Product/ingredient declaration shall be given on the package in descending order.
- Shelf Life Storage
Black Walnuts will be stored at ambient temperature until transported to cold storage units. At cold storage Black Walnuts shall be stored at 40° F or below. Ideal long-term refrigerated storage is 35° to 37° F with relative humidity 50 to 60%. At this storage, usable life is 36 months, from production date, without any change in the condition of the product.
- Kosher Certification
- Orthodox Union
- Processing Conditions
Black Walnuts shall be produced under the SQF-2000 Food Safety Standards and the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) for shelled nuts as recommended by FDA. Batch to batch uniformity is critical.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Anti-Cancer Properties
- Antioxidant Properties
- High Protein Content
- Rich in Minerals
- Rich in Vitamins
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Filler
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing (US #4 Screen) | 100 | % |
| Sizing (US #8 Screen) | min. 50 | % |
| Foreign Material (Including Shell) | max. 0.1 | % by weight |
| Worm & Insect | Negative | — |
| Damage & Discoloration | max. 2 | % on 100gm |
| Moisture Content | 3.25 - 5.25 | % |
| Peroxide Value | max. 5 | meg/kg |
Table 2 of 4
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fatty Acid | max. 5 | % |
Table 3 of 4
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Staph Aureus | max. 50 | cfu/g |
| Coliform | max. 500 | cfu/g |
| E. Coli | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | max. 1000 | cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative | per 375g |
| APC | max. 5000 | cfu/g |
| Listeria | Negative | /375g |
| EHEC/pSTEC | Negative | /375g |
Table 4 of 4
24 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 618 | cal/100g |
| Protein | 24.1 | g/100g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 | g/100g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15 | g/100g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.1 | g/100g |
| Cholesterol | 0 | mg/100g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 9.9 | g/100g |
| Dietary Fiber/td | min. 6.8 | g/100g |
| Sugars | 1 | g/100g |
| Calcium | 61 | mg/100g |
| Selenium | 17 | mcg/100g |
| Iron | 3.1 | mg/100g |
