THE COMPANY OVERVIEW
DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
NutPro has firmly established itself in the world of macadamia nut processing both locally in South Africa and indeed on the international market. This has been achieved by keeping the following principles at the forefront of NutPro's philosophies:
Service Orientation
Quality excellence
Innovation\Full Transparency
Expansion on demand
Competitive and stable pricing
Job creation
Employee raining
Environmental protection
MILESTONES
NutPro has grown substantially from humble beginnings
2003
NutPro employed 14 staff, produced 74 tons of nut in shells
2004
With a production of 140 tons nut in shell, employment increased to 26 employees
2005
This year has seen production increase to 320 ton nut in shell, turnover is up to R4200 000 and 50 people are currently being employed
RAW MACADAMIA KERNEL PREMIUM
Grade Specifications
Kernel Specifications
Moisture Content
Appearance
Color
Flavor
Foreign Objects
Infestation
Insect damage
Roasting defects
Peroxide value
Free fatty acids
Coliform
Aflatoxins
Yeast and Moulds
E. Coli
Salmonella
1.5% Maximum
Free of dust & surface oil
Uniform creamy colour
Fresh, crunchy. Typical of macadamia.
None
None
Maximum 2% by weight
Maximum 2.5% by weight
3 meg/kg maximum
0.5% maximum
200/g maximum
4ppb max. with B1 2ppb max
10000/g maximum
Negative
Negative
Style Specifications
Style 0
Style 1
Style S
Style 2
Style 4
Style 5
Style 6
Style 7
Style 8
Min 95% wholes > 21mm
Min 95% wholes > 17mm
Min 95% wholes > 12mm
Min 50% wholes > 17mm
Min 90% halves < 17mm
Pieces 13mm - 9mm
Chips 9mm - 5mm
Bits 6mm - 3mm
Granules < 3mm
