1. What is macadamia kernel?
The macadamia nut kernel is a product extracted from the macadamia nut of the macadamia tree, which is a perennial plant native to Australia. In addition, they are also known as Queensland nuts, bush seeds, maroochi seeds, Hawaiian nuts, and bauple seeds and are grown by many countries around the world including Vietnam because of the commerciality they bring! The tree belongs to the plant family Proteaceae and can grow up to 40 feet tall. The leaves are elliptical and usually arranged in clusters of three to six. The flowers are slender and about 10 inches long. Macadamia nuts are extremely hardy and woody nuts. They have a pointed top and contain one or two seeds, inside that hard shell is a round marble that is the kernel of the macadamia nut.
2. Types of Vietnamese macadamia kernel
Macadamia kernel styles in the world as well as in Vietnam are classified into standards numbered from 0 to 8, representing the size and shape of the kernel. The kernel sizes are classified as follows:
Style 0: The percentage of whole grains reaches 100% of normal grade, seeds with a diameter of > 20mm, this is the largest, uniform size and has the highest cost of all sizes. – For gourmet gourmet snacks and handmade confections.
Style 1: They have a similar state to style 0, but they are smaller in size, ranging from 16 – 20mm. Commonly used due to its affordable price and very sought after and versatile application in snack products, as well as in snack products and also some uses in confectionery and as an ingredient in food products. premium food products.
Style 2,3: A ratio of 30:70 combining whole and half broken Bulk Macadamia Nuts. Approximately > 13mm in size. This ratio can be adjusted so that the price is met upon request and will be communicated to the buyer. They are widely used in the most popular cocktail snack mixes, mixes and flavored nuts.
Style 4L: Style 4L Macadamia kernel are broken in half with large size > 15mm. Of which 80% are high quality seeds. Used a lot in cakes, granola cereals, mixed nuts, ...
Style 4: Of which 50% are high quality seeds – sizes range from 9 to 13mm. Also used in a wide range of snack and cereal applications.
Style 5 - Minimum 80% high quality seeds, kernel fragments approximately 8-14mm in size. Ideal as an ingredient choice for cereals, cookies/muffins/cookies & confectionery.
Style 6 - Minimum 80% high quality chips, size 5-9mm
Style 7 - Minimum 70% high quality chips, size 3-6mm
Style 8 - Minimum 70% high-quality chips, under 3mm
Macadamia kernel styles: 5.6.7.8 These styles are most commonly used as an ingredient in almost any application, including ice cream, baked goods, confectionery, cereals, health bars, salads and food service, or to press the oil separator
3. Export packing of macadamia kernels
Vacuum bag, net weight 11.34 Kg packed in Carton (25lbs) Oxygen: up to 0.1cc/m2/24 hours @ 25°C, 75% humidity and 1 . air pressure Steam: up to 0.1 g/m2/24 hours @ 25°C, 75% humidity and 1 . air pressure All Macca kernel products Vietnamese for export are packed in cartons weighing 11.34kg.
Packaging bags are made of aluminum, and are injected with nitrogen and CO2 at 1.5% or less of grain moisture to de-oxygenate before vacuum packaging – all of which are food safe. Products. With this packaging method, it is possible to store and maintain the quality of Vietnam macadamia kernels from 16 to 18 months.
4. The situation of import and export of macadamia kernels in the world
a. The situation of exporting infected people
The five largest exporters of macadamia nuts are South Africa, Australia, Guatemala, Hong Kong and Zimbabwe. Collectively, that group of major suppliers sold 85.6% of all shelled and unshelled macadamia nuts exported in 2021. Below are the top countries that export the highest dollar value of Bulk Macadamia Nuts in 2021, regardless of whether the macadamia nuts are shipped in shell or in shell. 1. South Africa: 208.8 million USD (35.3% of macadamia nut exports) 2. Australia: $185.9 million (31.4%) 3. Guatemala: $50.3 million (8.5 percent) 4. Hong Kong: $34.6 million (5.8%) 5. Zimbabwe: $27.2 million (4.6%)
b. The situation of importing infected people
According to published data, 56.1% of macadamia nuts purchased on the international market are delivered to customers in Asia. In second place are European importers (23.6%), North America (17.3%), Africa (2.7%). Here are the 5 best-selling markets calculated by the highest dollar value of imported macadamia nuts in 2021, for any macadamia nut regardless of shell or not. 1. China: 231 million USD (28.3% of imported macadamia nuts) 2. United States: $133.8 million (16.4%) 3. Germany: $77.8 million (9.5 percent) 4. Vietnam: 67 million USD (8.2%) 5. Japan: $48.4 million (5.9%)
Source: https://www.worldstopexports.com/top-macadamia-nuts-exports-imports-by-country-plus-average-prices/
5. Does Vietnam provide exportable macadamia kernels?
According to the Vietnam Macadamia Association, there are 29 provinces that grow macadamia nuts with an area of more than 20,000 hectares. In 2021, the output of macadamia nuts will reach more than 8,000 tons of whole shell nuts – a very small output compared to the increasing demand for domestic and world consumption. The Vietnam Macadamia Association has set a target that by 2030, Vietnam will grow 130,000-150,000 hectares of macadamia nuts and export over US$100 million of macadamia nut products. From the above figures, it is obvious that the export of Vietnam macadamia kernels to international partners is not too difficult.
6. Supplier of macadamia kernels in Vietnam.
Currently, if you are looking for a supplier of macadamia kernels meeting international export standards, you can refer to KingNuts unit. With more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing and exporting, along with advanced and modern machinery systems, KingNuts is confident to bring to customers products that meet the highest quality standards.
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