Product Description

MACADAMIA KERNEL SIZE STANDARD
 
1. Nut Style - 0 - Large Wholes
This kernel style is scarce. Representing only a small proportion of the kernel we produce, Style 0 is coveted by connoisseurs around the world at a premium price. The product consists of very large kernels which range from *1 mm upwards.
Style 0 comprises no less than *8% large, whole kernel, carefully screened to ensure consistency of colour, texture and size.


Applications & uses
Style 0, whole kernel is perfect for premium gourmet snacks, served raw, dry roasted, oil roasted and salted. 
 
2. Nut Style - 1 - Wholes
Style 1 is the most sought after style of whole kernel after Style 0. Style 1 presents well in premium snack mixes and chocolates where the consumer requires whole kernel. Style 1 consists of a minimum *5 % whole kernel with a size range of ****1mm.
Style 1 is often purchased by re-packers who blend premium wholes with halves to meet the demands of specific market segments.


Applications & uses
Style 1 is most adaptable. It is primarily used in premium snack packs blended with halves.
Style 1 is also widely used as a gourmet table nut...more upmarket than most other nuts.
 

 
3. Nut Style - 2 - Wholes and Halves Blend
The traditional "Wholes and Halves" range, Style 2 is a *0/*0 mixture of whole kernel and large pieces ranging in size from ****9mm. Style 2 has a wide variety of applications of which the most popular is snack.


Applications & uses
Either dry roasted or oil roasted and salted, Style 2 macadamias are best suited for retail packs or sold loose as snacks.
 
4. Nut Style - 3 - Wholes and Halves Blend
Style 3 should be considered when a lower priced alternative to Style 2 for snack applications is needed and a lower percentage of whole kernels is acceptable. At least *5%, by weight, of Style 3 pieces are whole kernel.



Applications & uses
Style 3 macadamias are best suited for inclusion in mixed nut packs for retail sale or food service.
 

 
5. Nut Style - 4 - Halves
Style 4 constitutes around *5% of macadamia kernel produced and it is the most economically priced style available.
Within the Style 4 category we produce 3 main sub-styles: Large (4L - ***5% whole kernel with the remainder halves and large chunks held on a *5mm screen).
Medium (4M - at least *0% halves and large chunks held on a *4mm screen).
Style 4 - *0% half kernel and chunks. Kernel passes through a *4mm round mesh screen and is held on a *2mm screen.



Applications & uses
Whether raw or roasted, Style 4 can be mixed with or added to a wide range of products. Excellent for use as a bakery ingredient, or to create economically priced retail snack packs.
 
6. Nut Style - 5 - Large Chips
This style is naturally occurring large chip produced through a special screening process. Kernel passes through a *2mm round mesh and is held on a 9.5 round mesh. Chip size is typically between 9 and *2 mm.


Applications & uses
Style 5 is best suited for adding to ice cream, bakery and other food service applications.
 

 
7. Nut Style - 6 - Chips
Style 6 occurs as a "natural chip" or is manufactured as a diced product to suit customer requirements.


Applications & uses
Despite the small particle size, Style 6 can be dry roasted or oil roasted without a high loss factor.
As an ingredient, Style 6 is most suited for ice cream, cookies, pies and pastries.
 
8. Nut Style - 7 - Small Chips
This style of "small" chip is both naturally occuring and also manufactured as a diced product. Kernel passes through a 6mm square mesh and is held on a 5mm round mesh.


Applications & uses
Style 7 macadamias have a multitude of uses: macadamia sprinkles for toppings, for fine food preparation in restaurants and hotels, for addition to cereals or muesli and as a basic ingredient for nut breads, cakes, pies and pastries.
The most popular application for Style 7 is in the commercial production of packaged cookies and biscuits.
 
9. Nut Style - 8 - Fine Grains
Small Pieces (3mm - 5mm).

*0. Macadamia Meal
Small Pieces/powder (up to 3mm).
  *1. Macadamia Paste Macadamia paste is a new addition to our family of fine products. Created from roasted kernel it is ideally suited to applications in ice cream, confectionery soft centres and bakery products. Macadamia paste is also available for application in savoury products like satay sauces and pestos. With a shelf life of *2 months from production this product is dry roasted and milled to customer specifications.
  *2. Macadamia Oil The flavour of macadamia oil is clean, intense and rich. Macadamia oil has one of the highest levels of monunsaturated fats of any tree nut oil and contains no cholesterol. It is arguably one of the most versatile oils available for food service applications yet remains little known due more to the popularity and abundance of other vegetable oils.
Refined macadamia oil is a popular ingredient in cosmetics where the natural anti-oxidant qualities of the oil and high levels of palmitoleic acid make it ideal for application to the skin. Macadamia oil contains approximately *0% oleic acid, *7% palmitoleic acid, 2% linoleic acid and 1% linolenic acid. It also contains 3% omega*6 and 3% omega*3.
Macadamia oil's rich, cushiony skin feel, high oxidative stability and high palmitoleic content make it especially suitable for medicated creams and suncare formulations. Derivative of Macadamia oil in cosmetics include the light emollient Ethyl Macadamiate and water soluble PEG**6 Macadamia Glycerides.