MAC
ME
NUTS
Final Product Specification Sheet
MACADAMIA
KERNELS
Doc No. Prod-Spec04
Revision Rev. 22
Effective July 2025
Approved Managing Director
Control Food Safety Admin
■  General Product Information
Product Name
Macadamia Kernels
Product Process
NIS is cracked mechanically, hand and colour sorted and kernels are packed according to different style classifications. The macadamia kernels are dried to below 2.0% moisture content to ensure low water activity.
Composition
Macadamias consists of the species M. Integrifolia and M. Tetraphylla
Intended Usage
Premium Grade:
Style 0: Super Premium (Wholes 20mm and above) — ideal for hand-made confectionary or gourmet snacks.
Style 1: Premium Wholes (16mm–20mm) — most popular shape and size; minimum 95% whole kernel.

Commercial Grade: Kernel containing discolouration, onion ring and 791 spot and immature. To be used in food ingredients. May not be sold as snack products/first/premium/choice grade. Not more than 2% industrial grade.

Industrial Grade: Kernel with defects such as insect damage, not suitable for human consumption. Only for oil processing and cosmetic products. Not allowed in retail.
Intended Market
General public, local and international. Ready to consume as a snack, further processed in bakery and confectionary as well as oil industry, cosmetic and beverages.
■  Organoleptic Requirements
Parameters SAMAC First Grade Local Market Commercial Trade
Sample A Sample B Styles 0–4 Style 5–8 Styles 0–4 Style 5–8
Kernel Colour Uniform, normal, natural cream colour Uniform, normal, natural cream colour Uniform, normal, natural cream coloured nuts, as well as nuts discoloured due to physiological browning and/or onion ring Uniform, normal, natural cream coloured nuts, as well as nuts discoloured due to physiological browning and/or onion ring Uniform, normal, natural cream colour Uniform, normal, natural cream colour
Kernel Appearance Free from surface soil Free from surface soil Free from surface soil Free from surface soil Free from surface soil Free from surface soil
Flavour & Odour No off flavours or odours No off flavours or odours No off flavours or odours No off flavours or odours No off flavours or odours No off flavours or odours
■  Physical Characteristics
Parameters SAMAC First Grade Local Market Commercial Trade
Sample A Sample B Styles 0–4 Style 5–8 Styles 0–4 Style 5–8
Moisture Content Max: 2.0% Max: 2.0% Max: 2% Max: 2% Max: 2% Max: 2%
Loose Shell Pieces Max 2 pieces >2mm per 1000kg Max 2 pieces >2mm per 1000kg Max 2 pieces >2mm per 1000kg Max 2 pieces >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg
Impacted Shell Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg Max 1 piece >2mm per 1000kg
Reject Defects (Insect damage, 791 spot, discolouration, onion ring, shrivelled/immature) Max 1.5% Max 1.5% Max 1.5% Max 1.5% Max 1.5% Max 1.5%
Insect Infestation None None None None None None
Immatures None (float test) None (float test) None (float test) None (float test) None – no sinkers (float test) None – no sinkers (float test)
Kernel Dust UNECE Standard, DDP-23: Foreign matter, shells and dust: 0.25% by weight (all grades)
Foreign Matter None  |  Metal Detector: Fe 1.2mm / NFe 1.2mm / SS 1.8mm
Shell Marks Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Bulk Packaging In accordance with EU regulation. Flushed with food grade N₂/CO₂ so that residual oxygen is less than 2%
Bulk Packaging Material (transmission rates at 25°C, 75% RH, 1 atm) Water vapour less than 0.1cc/m²; oxygen less than 0.1cm³/m²
Export Retail Packaging Nitrogen or food grade CO₂ flushed; residual oxygen <2% Nitrogen or food grade CO₂ flushed; residual oxygen <2% N/A
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Mac Me Nuts® is a registered trademark of Macadamia SA B.V., a macadamia trading company based in the Netherlands.
MAC ME NUTS MACADAMIA KERNELS — PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Prod-Spec04 | Rev.22
■  Microbiological Characteristics
Refer to Kernel Standards, SAMAC, January 2018
Parameters SAMAC First Grade Local Market Commercial Trade
Sample A Sample B Styles 0–4 Style 5–8 Styles 0–4 Style 5–8
Total Plate Count (TMA) <10 000 cfu/g <10 000 cfu/g <20 000 cfu/g <30 000 cfu/g <20 000 cfu/g <30 000 cfu/g
Yeast and Moulds <5 000 cfu/g <5 000 cfu/g <20 000 cfu/g <30 000 cfu/g <20 000 cfu/g <30 000 cfu/g
E. coli O157 + generic E. coli Absent (BS 5763) Absent (BS 5763) Absent (BS 5763) Absent (BS 5763) Absent (BS 5763) Absent (BS 5763)
Salmonella Absent 2×375g (ISO 6579) Absent 2×375g (ISO 6579) Absent 25g (ISO 6579) Absent 25g (ISO 6579) Absent 25g (ISO 6579) Absent 25g (ISO 6579)
Listeria monocytogenes Absent 125g Absent 125g Absent 25g Absent 25g Absent 25g Absent 25g
Coliforms <100–<300 cfu/g <100–<300 cfu/g <300 cfu/g <350 cfu/g <300 cfu/g <350 cfu/g
Staphylococcus Aureus Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent Absent
■  Chemical Characteristics
Parameters SAMAC First Grade Local Market Commercial Trade
Sample A Sample B Styles 0–4 Style 5–8 Styles 0–4 Style 5–8
Peroxide Value Max <2–3 mEq/kg Max 3.5 mEq/kg Max 3 mEq/kg Max 3.5 mEq/kg Max 3 mEq/kg Max 3.5 mEq/kg
Free Fatty Acids Max 0.5% Max 0.5% Max 0.5% Max 0.5% Max 0.5% Max 0.5%
Aflatoxin Total Max 4 ppb Max 4 ppb Max 4 ppb Max 4 ppb Max 4 ppb Max 4 ppb
Chemical Residues As per importing countries MRL requirements
■  Kernel Size Classification
Size Grade Kernel Size % Whole Kernel (m/m)
Style 0>20mm95% minimum wholes
Style 1L+17mm–20mm90% minimum wholes
Style 1+16mm–20mm90% minimum wholes
Style 1S+13mm–16mm90% minimum wholes
Style 2+13mm–16mm / +10mm–14mm50% Style 1S / 50% Style 4R
Style 4L (Large)>13mm80% halves minimum
Style 4M (Medium)>12mm80% halves minimum
Style 4R (Regular)>10mm80% halves minimum
Style 5+9mm–12mm80% large pieces
Style 6+6mm–9mm80% small pieces
Style 7+3mm–6mm80% chips
Style 8<3mmFines
Actual kernel size will vary due to the irregular shape of kernels as they pass over the round-hole sizing sieves. Mac Me Nuts styling is based on kernels falling through the relevant sieves. Definition of whole: Not more than 25% missing/chipped out. Definition of halves: Not more than 33% missing of half of the kernel.
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Mac Me Nuts® is a registered trademark of Macadamia SA B.V., a macadamia trading company based in the Netherlands.
MAC ME NUTS MACADAMIA KERNELS — PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Prod-Spec04 | Rev.22
■  Nutritional Information
Nutritional value per 100g serving — raw, unroasted. Source: USDA Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central (FDC Published: 4/1/2019)
Nutrient Unit Per 100g Method
EnergykJ3000Calculated
Proteing7.91Analytical
Carbohydrate (by difference)g13.8Calculated
Of which Total Sugarg4.57Analytical
Total Lipid (Fat)g75.8Analytical
— Monounsaturatedg58.9Calculated
— Saturatedg12.1Calculated
— Poly-unsaturatedg1.5Calculated
Cholesterolg0—
Dietary Fibreg8.6Analytical
Ashg1.14Analytical
Sodiummg5Analytical
Potassiummg368Analytical
Nutrient Unit Per 100g Method
Phosphorusmg188Analytical
Magnesiummg130Analytical
Ironmg3.69Analytical
Calciummg85Analytical
Thiaminmg1.2Analytical
Riboflavinmg0.162Analytical
Niacinmg2.47Analytical
Pantothenic Acidmg0.758Analytical
Vitamin B6mg0.275Analytical
Folateµg11Analytical
Zincmg1.3Analytical
Coppermg0.756Analytical
Manganesemg4.13Analytical
Seleniumµg3.60Analytical
MAC ME
NUTS
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Mac Me Nuts® is a registered trademark of Macadamia SA B.V., a macadamia trading company based in the Netherlands.
MAC ME NUTS MACADAMIA KERNELS — PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Prod-Spec04 | Rev.22
■  Declarations (Available on request)
Country of Origin
South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi
Non-GMO Declaration
This product is "not genetically modified" and "not derived from a genetically modified organism" as defined by EC Directives 1830/2003/EC on labelling and traceability and 1829/2003/EC on genetically modified food and feed and any amending legislation.
Free From Irradiation
Mac Me Nuts (Pty) Ltd does not use irradiation processes on the macadamia kernels and DNIS. In addition, none of the raw materials used for the manufacturing of our products have been treated by irradiation.
Free From Artificial Colouring & Flavouring
The macadamia kernels and DNIS supplied by Mac Me Nuts (Pty) Ltd do not contain any artificial colouring or flavouring.
■  Allergen Data
Allergen Requires Labelling? Source Present On-Line? Present On-Site?
Peanuts and products thereofNo—NoNo
Nuts (other than peanuts) and products thereofYESTree NutsYESYES
Cereals containing glutenNo—NoNo
Crustaceans and products thereofNo—NoNo
Egg and products thereofNo—NoNo
Fish and products thereofNo—NoNo
Soybeans and products thereofNo—NoNo
Milk and products thereof (including lactose)No—NoNo
Celery and products thereofNo—NoNo
Mustard and products thereofNo—NoNo
Sesame seeds and products thereofNo—NoNo
Molluscs and products thereofNo—NoNo
Lupin and products thereofNo—NoNo
Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites >10ppmNo—NoNo
Macadamia kernels (tree nut allergen) processed in processing facility. No other allergens processed on site.
■  Suitability Data
SuitabilityStatus
Vegetarian (Ova-Lacto)YES
VeganYES
Coeliac <100ppm glutenN/A
Coeliac <20ppm glutenN/A
■  Certification
KOSHER ✓ Certified
HALAAL ✓ Certified
ORGANIC Uncertified
■  Packaged Product Information
Shelf-Life & Storage
18 months from date of manufacturing in original unopened/undamaged container at moisture below 2% and peroxide value below 3 mEq/kg. Store away from direct sunlight in cool, dry environment.

24 months from date of manufacturing in original unopened/undamaged packaging at moisture below 2% and peroxide value below 2 mEq/kg. Store away from direct sunlight in cool, dry environment.

Product can be frozen. Allow enough time to thaw.
Method of Distribution & Delivery
To be delivered in ambient hygienic, clean and covered trucks. Exports in hygienic, cleaned, insect free and ambient tamperproof containers.
■  Packaging
Package Weight
11.34 kg
Packaging Material
In accordance with EU regulation:
• Corrugated Carton (B Flute White)
• Foil bags (12 micron MET-PET/ADH/105 micron LDPE Coex)
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Mac Me Nuts® is a registered trademark of Macadamia SA B.V., a macadamia trading company based in the Netherlands.
MAC ME NUTS MACADAMIA KERNELS — PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Prod-Spec04 | Rev.22
■  Labelling
Label Requirements
Vacuum packed in foil bags, mass of 11.34kg. Box marked with allergen warning, sticker indicating style, Silo packed, iteration of silo and date of packing, Best before date of product and storage requirements.
Batch Number Format
Made up of three portions separated by a dash, for example: 1B/01/137
• 1st portion: silo number (may vary: 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B)
• 2nd portion: iteration of the silo (e.g. iteration 01 for silo 1B)
• 3rd portion: day of the relevant crop year the product was packed (e.g. 137th day of 2018)
Label Example:
MAC ME NUTS
MACADAMIAS — STYLE 1
BATCH NO: 1A/01/37
PACK DATE: 17/05/2018
BEST BEFORE: 08/11/2019
TREE NUT
Food Safety Labelling:
TREE NUT ALLERGEN: Macadamia nuts is a tree nut allergy and is suitably labelled.
Once opened, product should be stored in an airtight container.
Vulnerable groups to macadamias include consumers allergic to tree nuts.
May be a choking hazard to small children.

Applicable food regulations in the country of intended sale are communicated between final customer and Mac Me Nuts to ensure product is labelled as required.
■  Document Change Control
Rev No. Date Approved Controlled Document Changes
Rev. 02March 2018Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend impacted shell requirement to max 1 piece per ton
Rev. 03March 2018Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend Sieve sizes according to factory sieves
Rev. 04April 2018Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend batch code to include box number packed per style
Rev. 05May 2018Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend Style Specifications
Rev. 06August 2018Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend traceability code to include silo
Rev. 07January 2019Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend format to comply according to ISO 22000:2018 standard
Rev. 08June 2019Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend sieve sizes according to 2019 season
Rev. 09June 2019Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend sieve size for style 1
Rev. 10June 2019Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminInclude style 2s
Rev. 11May 2020Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminReview style 2 specs
Rev. 12September 2020Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminInclude origin in specs
Rev. 13January 2021Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminRevision of styles
Rev. 14May 2021Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminRevision of sieve sizes
Rev. 15November 2021Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminInclude shelf life at frozen temperature
Rev. 16January 2022Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminReview screen size for Style 4M and 4R
Rev. 17September 2022Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminReview nutritional value according to USDA
Rev. 18January 2023Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminReview Style 4R, minimum halves
Rev. 19August 2023Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminInclude NON GMO statement, heavy metals and aflatoxin B1 spec
Rev. 20April 2024Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAdd allergen, declaration, certifications and suitability section
Rev. 21July 2024Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminAmend packaging information
Rev. 22July 2025Managing DirectorFood Safety AdminReview Foreign matter: Metal Detector Sensitivity (Fe 1.2mm / NFe 1.2mm / SS 1.8mm)
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Mac Me Nuts® is a registered trademark of Macadamia SA B.V., a macadamia trading company based in the Netherlands.