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Bio Nile
Potatoes (Spunta/Kara/Hermes)
Potatoes (Spunta/Kara/Hermes)
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BioNile Premium Fresh Produce - Export Grade
Fresh Potatoes (Spunta, Cara & Hermes)
Grown in fertile Egyptian soils using advanced agricultural practices, BioNile Fresh Potatoes deliver exceptional quality for international markets. Whether for table consumption, culinary preparation, or industrial processing, our leading varieties—Spunta, Cara, and Hermes—are carefully harvested, graded, and packaged to ensure optimal freshness and extended shelf life.
🥔 Varietal Highlights: Featuring versatile Spunta for general cooking, smooth Cara for table use, and high-dry-matter Hermes specifically optimized for high-quality chipping and processing.
🌟 Key Quality Specifications
| Attribute | BioNile Standard (Spunta, Cara & Hermes) |
|---|---|
| Varieties |
Spunta: Long tubers, smooth yellow skin, excellent for boiling, baking, and general culinary use. Cara: Oval round shape, smooth skin with distinctive pink eyes, creamy texture, ideal for table consumption. Hermes: Round-oval shape, high specific gravity and dry matter content, the ultimate variety for crisping and potato chips. |
| Skin & Flesh Quality | Clean skin finish, free from greening, mechanical damage, and soil residue; crisp, firm internal flesh. |
| Size Grading | Calibrated strictly into sizes (e.g., 40-60mm, 50mm+) or custom sizing according to client requirements. |
| Quality Class | Export Class 1 (Hand and machine-sorted, uniform shape, free from defects) |
🌿 Handling & Export Protocols
- Controlled Harvesting: Tubers are carefully dug at optimal maturity with proper skin setting to minimize bruising.
- Cleaning & Grading: Mechanically brushed or washed (as requested), electronically sorted, and inspected under strict quality controls.
- Sprout Inhibition: Handled using professional curing and temperature management protocols to prevent premature sprouting.
📦 Packaging & Export Formats
| Packaging Type | Net Weight per Unit | Intended Use / Description | Container Capacity (40ft Reefer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh / Leno Bags | 10 kg / 25 kg / 50 kg Net | Standard wholesale distribution and retail supermarket supply | Approx. 24 - 26 Metric Tons per Reefer |
| Jute Bags | 25 kg / 50 kg Net | Traditional breathable packaging for bulk transport | Approx. 24 - 26 Metric Tons |
| Carton Boxes | 10 kg / 20 kg Net | Protected export packing for premium retail handling | As per order specifications |
🚢 Shipping & Cold Chain Parameters
| Parameter | BioNile Logistics Standard |
|---|---|
| Transport Mode | Refrigerated Sea Freight (Reefer Container) |
| Transport Temperature | Maintained strictly between +4°C to +}+6°C with constant ventilation |
| Shelf Life | Several weeks under proper cool, dark, and well-ventilated storage conditions |
| Storage Guidelines | Store in cool, dark, dry environments away from direct sunlight to prevent greening |
📅 Availability Window
Multi-season availability spanning Egypt's winter and spring harvest cycles:
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🛡️ BioNile Quality Certifications
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GlobalG.A.P.
Good Agricultural Practice Certified
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HACCP & ISO 22000
Food Safety Management Systems
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GRASP
Global Risk Assessment Practice
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Phytosanitary Certified
Official Agricultural Export Clearance
