Organic RAW Pecans
Certified Organic & Kosher

Organic Pecans (Carya illinoinensis wangenh) of the Stuart variety are grown in the Topará Valley, Chincha, located approximately 200 Km. South of Lima, Peru. The plantations are over 30 years old and have been skillfully managed by the Bederski family who practices only strict organic and environmentally sound farming methods. During the year 2000 the plantation was recognized with the "organic certification" administered by the Netherlands based SKAL organization. The Organic pecans are manually harvested, classified, and transported to an adjacent processing facility. Then the pecans are hand cleaned, cracked, and shelled under a rigorous quality control program. The pecans are carefully selected, vacuum packed and stored in refrigeration.

The production process includes the use of few machines; over 80 people from the surrounding villages are employed. ORGANIC certification is administrated by SKAL in Lima - Peru. Certification Contract # 017436 (IFOAM/JAS & USDA/NOP Approved), KOSHER certified for PARVE & PASSOVER by Abraham Benhamu, (Rabino Mayor Communidad Judia del Peru) Until Passover 5764, April 2004 . In addition the farm is in the process of becoming certified by EUREPGAP with the "Good Agricultural Practices Certification".

*Note - Copies of certifications accompany each shipment.

Description

• Shelled Stuart Organic Pecans - Mammoth Halves, US Grade 1
• Medium/Large Piece Mix, US Grade 1
• Small/Medium Piece Mix, US Grade 1
• Shelled Mahan Organic Pecans - Mammoth Halves, US Grade 1

Product Characteristics:

• Quality standards are based on USDA Organic Grade Standards for shelled organic pecans
• Precision screening process for shell particles and foreign materials
• Cold Storage to maintain quality throughout the harvest (8 weeks approx.)
• Approximate Humidity: 3.39%

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