Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder | 25 lb Bag
Finely Milled Sunflower Seed Protein Ingredient for Food Formulations
Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is a bulk plant-based protein ingredient made from 100% sunflower kernels and supplied in a 25 pound bag. No processing aids are used. The product is finely milled and contains a specified protein level of 50% ± 5%.
The standard particle-size specification is 80% through a US 100-mesh screen, approximately 150 microns. Lot-specific mesh specifications may vary according to the assigned lot code.
This product is intended for use as an ingredient in food preparations for human consumption and is suitable for vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-free formulations. Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is supplied raw and untreated. It is not ready to eat and requires appropriate pathogen-reduction processing before consumption.
Key Product Characteristics
- Made from 100% sunflower kernels
- No processing aids
- Finely milled sunflower seed protein powder
- 50% ± 5% protein
- Standard particle size of 80% through US 100 mesh, approximately 150 microns
- Maximum moisture content of 8%
- Non-irradiated
- Produced from traditionally bred sunflower seed
- Suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations
- Kosher Pareve
- Supplied in a bulk 25 lb bag
Intended Use
Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is intended as a food ingredient in preparations for human consumption. Its finely milled form and specified protein content make it suitable for food formulations requiring a plant-derived sunflower protein ingredient.
Finished-product formulation, use level, processing requirements, and suitability should be determined by the manufacturer based on the intended application.
Supplied Specification Limits
- Product: Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder
- SKU: SU109
- Ingredient: 100% sunflower kernels
- Processing Aids: None
- Origin: USA
- Appearance: Finely milled sunflower kernels
- Taste and Odor: Typical of sunflower
- Protein: 50% ± 5%
- Particle Size: 80% through US 100 mesh, approximately 150 microns
- Moisture: 8% maximum
- Packaging: 25 lb bag
- Certification: Kosher Pareve
- Ready-to-Eat Status: Raw, not treated
Particle Size and Lot Code Specifications
The standard particle-size specification is 80% through US 100 mesh, approximately 150 microns. The supplier also identifies alternate mesh specifications according to lot code:
- Lot Code A: 80% through US 80 mesh
- Lot Code B: 80% through US 120 mesh
- Lot Code C: 80% through US 150 mesh
- Lot Code D: 80% through US 100 mesh
Buyers requiring a specific particle size should verify the applicable lot specification before use.
Microbiological Specifications
- E. coli: Less than 10 CFU/g
- Salmonella: Absent in 375 g
- Aflatoxin: Less than 10 ppb
These are finished-product specification limits. Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder remains a raw, untreated ingredient and requires appropriate further processing before consumption.
Packaging, Storage, and Shelf Life
Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is supplied in a 25 pound bag. Store the product in its original, closed packaging under dry, dark conditions.
The supplier recommends storage at or below 18°C or 65°F and below 70% relative humidity.
The stated shelf life is 24 months, with retesting recommended after 24 months.
Quality and Formulation Considerations
Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is produced from traditionally bred sunflower seed and is specified as non-GMO and non-irradiated. It contains no added ingredients and is produced without animal ingredients, animal by-products, alcohol, artificial flavors, artificial colors, or artificial preservatives.
The supplier states that the product does not come into contact with gluten or gluten-containing products during processing, packaging, or storage. However, its allergen matrix notes the possibility of field-origin traces of wheat, barley, oats, or corn and states that origin processing reduces plant impurities to less than 0.02%. The supplied documentation does not identify the product as third-party certified gluten-free.
Onset Worldwide's facility is registered to the SQF Food Safety Code for Food Manufacturing and Food Storage and Distribution, with sunflower seed processing included within the certification scope. Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is also certified Kosher Pareve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder?
Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder is a finely milled plant-based ingredient made from 100% sunflower kernels. It contains a specified protein level of 50% ± 5% and is intended for use as an ingredient in food preparations for human consumption.
How much protein is in Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder?
The finished-product specification requires a protein level of 50% ± 5%.
What is the particle size of sunflower seed protein powder?
The standard specification is 80% through a US 100-mesh screen, approximately 150 microns. Alternate mesh specifications may apply depending on the assigned lot code.
What is sunflower seed protein powder used for?
This product is intended as an ingredient in food preparations for human consumption. Manufacturers should determine the appropriate use level, processing method, and suitability based on the finished food formulation.
Does Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder contain processing aids?
No. The product specification identifies no processing aids.
Is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder organic?
No. SU109 is the conventional sunflower seed protein powder. Onset Worldwide separately lists an Organic Sunflower Seed Protein Powder under product code SU110.
Is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder non-GMO?
The supplier specifies that its seed and grain products are produced using traditional breeding methods without genetically modified organisms or transgenic breeding methods.
Is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder vegan?
Yes. The product contains no animal ingredients or animal by-products and is suitable for vegan and vegetarian food formulations.
Is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder gluten-free?
The supplier states that the product does not come into contact with gluten or gluten-containing products during processing, packaging, or storage. However, its allergen matrix identifies the possibility of field-origin traces of wheat, barley, oats, or corn. The supplied documentation does not identify the product as third-party certified gluten-free.
Is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder Kosher?
Yes. Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder, SU109, is certified Kosher Pareve.
Is sunflower seed protein powder ready to eat?
No. This product is raw and untreated. It requires an appropriate pathogen-reduction process before consumption.
What are the microbiological specifications for Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder?
The finished-product specification sets limits of less than 10 CFU/g for E. coli, absence of Salmonella in a 375 gram sample, and less than 10 ppb aflatoxin.
How should bulk sunflower seed protein powder be stored?
Store the product in its original, closed packaging under dry, dark conditions. The recommended storage temperature is at or below 18°C or 65°F with relative humidity below 70%.
What is the shelf life of Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder?
The stated shelf life is 24 months, with retesting recommended after 24 months.
What size package is Conventional Sunflower Seed Protein Powder sold in?
This product is sold in a bulk 25 pound bag.
