Case Study: Pacific Nut sees twelvefold reduction in shell contamination
Since investing in Bühler’s "three-machines-in-one-solution," the SORTEX F optical sorter, an exporter of nuts and dried fruits in Chile, Pacific Nuts, has reduced its input shell contamination from 5 percent to 0.4 percent. The company has also successfully adhered to the strictest quality export standards of a maximum of one shell per 250 kg of walnuts.
Often cited as the best quality walnuts in the world, Chilean walnuts are renowned for their distinctive light color, rich flavor, and long shelf-life. Loaded with proteins, fatty acids, antioxidants, and phytochemicals, regular consumption of these walnuts is believed to maintain the brain’s cognitive function, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and boost heart health and metabolism. In tandem with the ongoing healthy eating trend that’s gripping consumers across the globe, demand for Chilean walnuts is increasing.