Golden raisin

Parameter Specification
Type Dried seedless green or white grapes (typically Thompson)
Color Golden yellow to amber
Size 8 mm – 14 mm (depending on variety and grade)
Texture Plump, tender, and slightly chewy
Moisture Content 12% – 16%
Taste Sweet and fruity with a mild tang
Sugar Content (Brix) 60% – 72%
Purity 98% – 99.5% (well cleaned and sorted)
Foreign Matter Max 0.5%
Admixture Max 2%
Damaged or Discolored Max 1%
Seeds Seedless (commonly Thompson seedless variety)
Processing Method Treated with sulfur dioxide to preserve golden color
Shelf Life 12 – 18 months (in cool, dry storage)
Packaging Polybags, vacuum packs, or cartons
Storage Conditions Cool, dry place away from sunlight (ideally below 20°C)
Use Baking, confectionery, breakfast cereals, snacking, cooking

PIGEON PEAS

Parameter Specification
Product Type Whole dried pigeon peas (Cajanus cajan)
Color Creamy white, light yellow, or light brown (depending on variety)
Grain Size 3 mm – 5 mm diameter
Shape Round to oval
Texture Hard, smooth outer skin
Moisture Content Max 12%
Purity Min 98% (clean and graded)
Admixture Max 2%
Foreign Matter Max 0.5%
Broken Grains Max 1% – 2%
Immature/Undeveloped Grains Max 2%
Damaged/Discolored Grains Max 1%
Ash Content Max 3%
Shelf Life 12 months (when stored in cool, dry conditions)
Packaging Jute bags, PP woven sacks, or food-grade polybags
Storage Conditions Cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture and insects
Use Cooking (whole or split), protein-rich diets, dal, soups, curries