Barrier selection
Vacuum or modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) options where applicable; oxygen barrier films and liners for oxidation-sensitive formats.
Quality • Compliance • Traceability
Quality systems built for repeatable industrial performance
Procurement and QA teams don’t buy “hazelnuts” — they buy a specification that behaves the same way on the line, shipment after shipment. We structure supply around agreed parameters, documented lots, and packaging controls that protect aroma, texture and safety.
How we define “quality”
Quality is not one test. It’s the ability to consistently meet a written product definition under real shipping conditions: temperature swings, transit time, humidity, and your receiving and processing steps.
Our programs start by mapping your internal specification sheet (or target application) to a controlled product form (kernels, cuts, flour/meal, paste/puree, oil) and then locking the variables that actually affect performance.
- Specification clarity — measurable parameters, tolerance bands, and decision rules.
- Lot discipline — traceable lots, controlled production windows, and retention samples where applicable.
- Risk-based controls — product-form controls (e.g., oxidation risk for roasted/paste/oil).
- Export readiness — documents prepared for your destination and importer requirements.
If you are qualifying a new supplier: send your spec + intended use (e.g., chocolate fillings, bakery inclusions, ice-cream variegate), and we’ll propose a control plan and documentation pack.
Audit readiness & compliance alignment
Many global manufacturers require GFSI-recognized certifications, documented HACCP, and strong supplier approval evidence. We coordinate programs through large-scale Turkish processors that operate under structured food safety systems and third-party audit frameworks.[1][2]
Typical certification & customer requirements we can align to
Depending on product form and destination market, programs may include: BRCGS / BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation, plus optional Organic, Halal and Kosher evidence where applicable.[1][3][4]
HACCP & PRPs
Supplier approval evidence
Allergen statements
Food defense
Complaint & recall workflow
Testing strategy: safety, defects and performance
We align testing to the risk profile of the format. Kernels are managed for moisture stability and defect control. Roasted products, paste and oil are managed for oxidation-sensitive attributes.
Core lab and inspection categories
- Food safety — aflatoxin control, microbiological indicators (as applicable), and contaminant checks aligned to market requirements.[5]
- Defect & foreign matter — optical sorting, laser screening, X-ray where applicable, plus magnets/metal detection programs in partner plants.[1][6]
- Oxidation metrics — peroxide value, free fatty acids, sensory checks, and packaging barrier controls for roasted/paste/oil programs.
- Physical performance — size calibration, cut geometry, dust fines control, particle size distribution for meal/flour and paste.
We can supply a COA template in advance so your QA team can approve the parameter list before the first shipment.
Specification benchmarks we can work to
Below are common industrial benchmarks used by large processors and standards-based production in Turkey. Final values are always agreed per customer specification and destination regulations.[7][8]
| Product form | Typical controlled parameters | Why it matters on the line |
|---|---|---|
| Natural kernels | Moisture target, size (caliber), defect limits, foreign matter control, aflatoxin compliance. | Prevents texture drift, reduces breakage/dust, improves inclusion consistency, protects safety compliance. |
| Roasted kernels / cuts | Roast profile (color/aroma), oxidation control, oxygen-barrier packaging, fines/dust control. | Protects aroma, prevents rancidity, reduces variability in confectionery and bakery applications. |
| Blanched kernels | Blanch efficiency (skin removal), color target, breakage, moisture and surface cleanliness. | Delivers lighter appearance and smoother texture in pralines, creams and premium bakery. |
| Chopped / sliced / diced | Cut geometry, sieve fractions, dust fines max, foreign matter controls, oxidation controls if roasted. | Improves depositor performance, reduces dust in coatings, stabilizes visual appearance. |
| Flour / meal | Particle size distribution (e.g., D90 target), moisture control, fat behavior, microbiological controls as required. | Improves mixing behavior, prevents clumping, stabilizes texture and moisture management in recipes. |
| Paste / puree | Viscosity/texture target, particle size, oil separation tendency, oxidation control, microbiological controls as required. | Ensures pumpability and stable high-shear mixing; prevents phase separation in fillings and spreads. |
| Hazelnut oil | Peroxide/FFA targets, filtration, light/oxygen protection, packaging headspace control. | Extends shelf-life and protects sensory profile for culinary and cosmetic blends. |
Standards-based production (where relevant)
Many Turkish industrial lines reference national hazelnut standards for in-shell, kernel and processed forms, while still producing to customer-specific parameter sets for global brands and retailers.[7][8]
Traceability & documentation pack
We structure orders around identifiable lots and provide a documentation bundle aligned to your importer and destination requirements. For sensitive formats, we can align sampling frequency and retention sample handling.
Common documents (varies by destination)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) + lot identification
- Product specification sheet + allergen statement
- Commercial invoice, packing list, weight list
- Bill of lading / CMR, certificate of origin (as requested)
- Phytosanitary / health documentation when required by importer
If your onboarding requires a supplier questionnaire, send it — we’ll respond with product-form specific controls and evidence.
Packaging controls that protect quality in transit
Packaging is part of quality. For roasted products, paste and oil, oxygen exposure is a primary shelf-life driver. We align barrier level and case packing to shipping mode (sea/road/air), climate, and warehouse conditions.
Handling guidance
Storage temperature and humidity recommendations, FEFO practices, and receiving checks aligned to your QA expectations.
Pallet discipline
Clear pallet labels, lot visibility, stretch-wrap integrity, and export-ready palletization for container loading.
For private label retail, we can align case count, barcode workflow and label element list (language, allergens, nutrition panel where applicable).
FAQ
Do you provide COA and shipment documentation?
Yes. We provide COA and shipment documentation aligned to the destination and customer requirements, including lot-based identification and standard export documents where applicable.
Can you work with our specification sheet?
Yes. Share your specification sheet and target application. We will map it to the correct product format, propose a control plan, and align packaging to shelf-life risk.
How do you support traceability and complaint investigation?
We structure orders around identifiable lots and provide documentation to support internal traceability. If an issue occurs, we work back through lot data, production window, and test results to support a structured investigation.
Do you support GFSI / retailer audit requests?
We can align evidence packs and facility documentation through our processing partners, subject to confidentiality and NDA requirements. Typical evidence includes certification status, QA policy summaries, COA templates and process control descriptions.
Which risks are most important for roasted, paste and oil formats?
Oxidation and temperature exposure are critical. We align oxygen barrier packaging, headspace control (where relevant), and transit/storage guidance to protect aroma and shelf-life.
Request your documentation pack
Send your target product format, quantity, destination country and specification sheet (if available). We’ll respond with a spec-aligned offer and quality documentation list.