Black Gram (Urad), Whole
Whole black gram, also traded as black matpe — for dal makhani and fermented batters.
- Minimum order
- 1 × 20ft container
- HS code
- 0713 31 10
- Origin
- India
- Shelf life
- 12–24 months in cool, dry storage
Overview
About Black Gram (Urad), Whole
Whole black gram (urad), also traded as black matpe, cleaned and graded.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99% |
| Size | Min 2.5 mm |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.2% |
| Damaged / discoloured | ≤ 0.5% |
| Broken grains | ≤ 2% |
| Impurities | ≤ 0.5% |
| Admixture | ≤ 0.1% |
Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.
Available forms & grades
| Form / grade | Detail |
|---|---|
| Whole black matpe | Black skin, creamy white interior, min 2.5 mm |
| Unpolished whole | Natural finish, higher nutritional content |
| Polished whole | Smoother appearance, longer shelf life |
| Organic whole | Unpolished; subject to certification at enquiry |
Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.
Packing & shipping
Trade terms at a glance
Packing
25/50 kg new PP bags
Container load
20ft: approx. 22–25 MT · 40ft: approx. 26–27 MT. Confirmed in every quotation.
Minimum order
1 × 20ft container
Lead time
Typically 15–25 days after advance or L/C, depending on product and quantity
Incoterms
FOB, CFR or CIF (Incoterms® 2020) from any major Indian port, or DAP delivered to a named place in over 120 countries; FCA on request
Payment terms
30% advance by T/T, balance against documents or by L/C at sight
Export policy: all pulses are free to export from India, with no quantity ceiling (DGFT Notification 38/2015-2020). Shipment is through customs EDI ports.
Quality & documents
Tested, inspected, documented
Microbiological test report for every batch; pre-shipment inspection by SGS or TÜV; buyer-nominated inspection on request.
APEDA Registration-cum-Membership
Spices Board
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Importer-Exporter Code
FSSAI Central Licence
Shipping documents
- Commercial invoice
- packing list
- bill of lading
- certificate of origin
- phytosanitary certificate
- fumigation certificate (where required)
- batch test report
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