🫘 Toor Dal – Product Specification (India Origin)
📌 Product Overview
Product Name: Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas)
Botanical Name: Cajanus cajan
HS Code: 07136000
Form: Split, Skin Removed
Origin: India (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka – major growing regions)
Harvest Seasons: Kharif (Oct–Nov), Rabi (Feb–Mar)
📌 Physical Specifications
Color: Light yellow
Size: Uniform split (3–4 mm average grain size)
Moisture: Max. 12%
Purity: Min. 99%
Admixture: Max. 1%
Broken Grains: Max. 2%
Foreign Matter: Max. 0.5%
Damaged/Discolored: Max. 1%
Polished/Unpolished: Available as per buyer’s requirement
Aflatoxin: Within permissible limits as per EU/US/FSSAI standards
Odor: Natural, characteristic – free from musty or sour smell
📌 Packaging Options
Bulk Packs: 25 kg / 50 kg PP Bags (with or without liner)
Retail / Private Label Packs:
Sizes: 500g, 1kg, 2kg, 5kg
Formats: Pillow Pouches, Zipper Packs, Stand-up Pouches, Jars
Printed private label options available (as per buyer request)
📌 Certifications (Available on Request)
FSSAI / APEDA
ISO 22000 / HACCP
BRC / Halal / Kosher
USDA Organic / India Organic (for organic grade)
📌 Shelf Life & Storage
Shelf Life: 12 months from date of packing
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight
Handling: Keep sealed to avoid infestation or quality degradation
📌 Loading & Shipping
Container Load Capacity:
20 FT Container: ~22–24 MT
40 FT Container: ~25–26 MT
Port of Loading: Mundra / Pipavav (Gujarat, India)
Shipping Terms: FOB / CIF / CFR (as per buyer requirement)
📌 Usage & Applications
Used in daily Indian cooking (dal, soups, sambhar, etc.)
Common in Indian, Sri Lankan, African, and Caribbean cuisine
Also used in ready meals, flour blends, and protein foods