In the agricultural export industry, quality control is far more than a final checklist before shipment. It is an intensive, continuous process monitoring framework that dictates standards at every production stage—from raw intake assessment through complex sorting, to the final container seal.
Our facility strictly monitors critical metrics, including physical purity, moisture levels, and chemical integrity, to meet the exacting specifications of food manufacturers, oil mills, and industrial bakeries worldwide. We rely on verifiable data, such as formal Certificates of Analysis (COA) and comprehensive physical analysis, to ensure consistency and compliance for every batch.
Explore Our Processes arrow_downwardWe implement strict quality checkpoints throughout the entire production lifecycle, ensuring that deviations are identified and corrected well before packaging.
Before processing commences, our incoming raw sesame undergoes aggressive evaluation for baseline moisture, foreign matter, and intrinsic seed quality. This critical first gate prevents unsuitable raw material from compromising the entire production line.
Following extensive mechanical screening and destoning, we conduct systematic physical sampling. This stage quantifies the removal of stones, stalks, and dust, verifying that the physical purity aligns with preliminary commercial specifications prior to optical sorting.
Advanced optical sorting equipment targets discolored, damaged, and immature seeds. Our technicians then manually evaluate samples against stringent color conformity standards, ensuring visual consistency crucial for bakery and confectionery applications.
For hulled sesame production, mechanical friction removes the outer husk. We continuously analyze samples to quantify unhulled seed counts and residual hull material, ensuring the final product meets the specific tolerances required by tahini producers.
Before bagging, a representative composite sample is drawn for final physical analysis. This data generates our internal batch documentation and prepares the lot for subsequent third-party chemical and microbiological testing.
| Parameter | Test Method | Standard Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity % | Manual count/weight | ≥99% or per contract |
| Moisture | Oven/moisture meter | ≤6% (natural), ≤5% (hulled) |
| Foreign Matter/Admixture | Manual sort | ≤1% |
| Damaged Seeds | Visual count | ≤2% |
| Oil Content | Soxhlet extraction | ≥48% (indicative) |
| Colour | Visual/colorimetric | Per grade standard |
We do not claim certified pesticide-free status without a current valid test report for the specific batch. We prioritize verifiable data over generic marketing terms to ensure absolute commercial transparency.
Sortex does not sterilize seeds microbiologically. While optical sorting effectively removes physical defects and discolored seeds, it is not a kill step for pathogens like Salmonella or E. coli.
We do not claim certifications (such as BRC or ISO 22000) without uploading current valid PDF evidence. Operational transparency means commercial buyers can independently verify our active accreditations at any time.
For critical microbiological and chemical testing—including evaluations for Salmonella, E.coli, Aflatoxin, Ethylene Oxide, and pesticide MRLs to meet stringent EU requirements—we coordinate exclusively with accredited third-party laboratories. Our internal physical lab assesses purity and moisture, while biological and chemical clearances are managed externally to ensure independent, verifiable accuracy.
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| Document | Issued By | Issued When |
|---|---|---|
| COA (Certificate of Analysis) | Our QC Lab | Pre-shipment |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | NPPO Pakistan | Per shipment |
| Health Certificate | ADMIN NOTE: Confirm issuing authority/department name here | Per shipment |
| Packing List | Factory | Per shipment |
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