Sudanese Standards and Specifications 2009/3393

Ministry of Council of Ministers

Sudanese Authority for Specifications and Measurements

Sudanese Standard Measurements

Watermelon Seeds

م س د ق 2009/3393

Sudanese Standards and Specifications 2009/3393

Introduction

The Sudanese Authority for Specification and Measurements is a scientific

overseer which controls products according to national standard with the help of

technically specialized committees in co-operation with other well connected

agencies.

The following specifications were set by the Sudanese Standard and Specifications

and measurements through the Technical Committee of Seed oil extracts and

concentrates work programmes.

Public Administration for Specifications and Measurements

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Content

1. Product

2. Definition

3. Measuring Requirements

4. Health Requirements

5. Sampling

6. Packaging and Storage

7. Identification Badge

8. Reference

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Watermelon Seeds

1. Product

The following product follows the guidelines set for watermelon seeds

extracted from traditional watermelon.

2. Definition

Watermelon seeds are extracted from traditional watermelon (citrullus

vulgaris) they are cleaned, dried and free from foreign taste or aroma.

3. Measuring Requirements

The following conditions have to be met in watermelon seeds for human

consumption.

Properties Minimum Limit Maximum Limit

1. Oil (%) 18

2. Protein (%) 18

3. Moisture (%) - 6

4. Fiber - 47

5. Atrophied seeds - 0.8

6. Fatty Acids-Oleic Acid - 3

7. Amount of Peroxide (Oxygen peroxide) - 10

4. Health Requirements

4.1. Pesticides and weed killers are not to exceed the limit set globally.

4.2. The seeds are to be free from heavy materials.

4.3. All health requirements are to be followed when packaging/ transporting.

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5. Sampling

The Sudanese Standard Specifications and Measurements are to be followed when

taking seed samples for testing and are to be packaged and stored safely.

Watermelon seeds are divided up through physical requirements:-

5.1. White watermelon seeds: White or yellow in color known locally as the (Super

Casher, Casher, normal white)

5.2. Normal Export watermelon seeds: White, brown and yellow seeds first grade

is known as the (Faraasha)

Physical Properties for White Seed

Class Colored seeds

(Red,bown,black)

Max Limit (%)

Larger seed

1X5(2mm)

Min Limit (%)

Impurities

Max limit (%)

100 seed(g)

Min limit

Super Casher 4 95 0.1 11.0

Casher 18 75 0.5 9.0

White seeds 75 Less than 75 1.0 8.0

Physical Properties for Normal Export Watermelon seeds

Class Colored seeds

(Red,bown,black)

Max Limit (%)

Larger seed

1X5(2mm)

Min Limit

(%)

Impurities

Max limit (%)

100 seed(g)

Min limit

First Grade

(Faraasha)

2 80 0.1 9.0

Second Grade 4 60 1.0 8.5

Third Grade 4 60 2.0 7.0

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6. Packaging and Storage

Watermelon seeds are to be packed in aired container such as burlap (e.g

Jute) or any other crop containers which are dry, clean free from foreign objects,

dirt, moisture and smell. To be stored in well ventilated areas far from

contaminants according to world storage standards for crops.

7. Identification Badge

Every package is to have a clear badge not susceptible to damage to identify the

following:-

1. Name

2. Product type

3. Date of production (Month/Year).

4. Code

5. Country of Origin.

6. Place of Manufacture

7. Brand name

8. Net Weight (kg)

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8. Reference

1.Oil extract Seeds Law- Ministry of commerce (1973-1982)

2. Omar Ibrahim Alkurdi, Ahmed Ali Ebeid, Mohammed Almubarak (1991)-

Studies on Oil extraction from kurdufani watermelon- Ministry of Agriculture-

Obeid.

3. Watermelon Seeds Specifications Project- Branch committee of obeid.

4. Codex Alimentarius, Vol.8:- Fats. Oils and Related Products, Second Edition

(Revised 2001)

5.Cucurbits, second edition, Hollar and Company Incorporation (1981) USA.

6. SSMO, Lab Data Analysis 200-2003 (Elobeid)

7. Personal Communications and Interviews with traders and Exporters, Elobeid

8. Elgabri, M.A (2001), Production and Quality Evalution of Local Watermelon

(Citrullus Lanatus thumb):M.SC. Thesis, Faculty of Natural Resources and

Enviromental Studies, University of Kordofan- Elobeid- Sudan

9. Mustafa, A.I; Badi, S.M.; Salama, A.S.; Ellsayed, A.S. and Hussein, A.A (1972)

Studies on Watermelon Seed Oil, Sudan Journal of Food Science and Technology

4:18 - 20