Cape peas supplied for international agribusiness markets

Cape peas

Cape Peas are legumes from Madagascar, prized for their large beans and versatility. Flavors & Commodities offers B2B supply for local and export markets.

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Descriptions

Our Cape Peas (Phaseolus lunatus) are cultivated in Madagascar, mainly in the Menabe and Southwest regions , with harvesting from May to September . The seeds are harvested, dried, threshed, sorted/graded, inspected, and then packaged to ensure consistent quality.

The grains are creamy white to ivory in color, oval, broad, and flattened in shape , and have a soft, slightly mealy texture . Thanks to grade sorting and moisture control, this product meets the requirements of B2B players seeking reliable pulses suitable for trading.

Areas of application

  • Agrifood
  • Industry – Trade

Technical data

  • Botanical name : Phaseolus lunatus
  • Malagasy name : KABARO
  • Origin : Madagascar
  • Production areas : Menabe and Southwest
  • Harvest period : May to September
  • Part used : Seeds
  • Available form : Seeds
  • Production stages : Harvesting, drying, threshing, sorting/grading, quality control, packaging
  • Color : Creamy white to ivory, uniform
  • Shape : Large, oval, flattened grains
  • Taste/texture : Soft, slightly mealy
  • Main components : Proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber
  • Moisture content : 11% – 15%
  • Ingredients : N/A
  • Irradiation/ionization : N/A
  • Genetic modification : N/A

Storage and preservation

Store in a dry place, away from light and air, at room temperature.
Shelf life: 24 months from the production date, under recommended conditions.

Quality & grade

GRADE A – Export Premium

  • Number of grains / 100 g : 60 – 80 (large size, homogeneous)
  • Defects : 1%
  • Foreign materials : ≤ 1%
  • Humidity : 11–13%
  • Packaging : 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

GRADE B – Export (Standard)

  • Number of grains / 100 g : 80 – 120 (medium size)
  • Defects : 1%
  • Foreign materials : ≤ 2%
  • Humidity : ≤ 14%
  • Packaging : 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

GRADE C – Local (Industry)

  • Number of grains / 100 g : 120 – 180 (small size)
  • Defects : 1.5%
  • Foreign materials : ≤ 3%
  • Humidity : ≤ 15%
  • Packaging : 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

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