Red cow peas from structured agricultural sourcing

Red Cow peas

Red cow peas are legumes valued for their nutritional quality, versatility and suitability to agri-food and trading markets.

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Descriptions

Our Red cow peas ( Vigna unguiculata ) , locally called Lojy Mena , are grown in Madagascar, mainly in the Boeny region . Harvesting takes place from April to June.

After harvesting, the beans are dried, threshed, sorted, graded, and packaged according to a rigorous process that guarantees consistent quality. The beans are dark red to reddish-brown in color with a black central eye, a neutral, slightly earthy aroma, and a typical legume flavor.

Areas of application

  • Agrifood
  • Industry – Trade

Technical data

  • Botanical name : Vigna unguiculata
  • Malagasy name : Lojy Mena
  • Origin : Madagascar
  • Production areas : Boeny
  • Harvest period : April to June
  • Part used : Seeds
  • Available form : Dried beans
  • Production stages : Harvesting, drying, threshing, sorting/grading, quality control, packaging

Packaging

  • 50 kg PP bag

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.

Organoleptic and physicochemical properties

  • Color : Dark red to reddish-brown with a black central eye
  • Scent : Neutral, slightly earthy
  • Taste : Typical of legumes
  • Main components : Proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber
  • Moisture content : 11% – 15%
  • Ingredients : N/A
  • Irradiation/ionization : N/A
  • Genetic modification : N/A

Quality & grade

Grade 1

  • Grains / 100 g: 440 – 480
  • Defects: 1.5%
  • Foreign materials: 0.5%
  • Humidity: 10–11%
  • Packaging: 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

Grade 2

  • Grains / 100 g: 480 – 520
  • Defects: 1.5%
  • Foreign materials: 0.5%
  • Humidity: 12–13%
  • Packaging: 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

Grade 3

  • Grains / 100 g: 520 – 670
  • Defects: 1%
  • Foreign materials: 1%
  • Humidity: 13–14%
  • Packaging: 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

Grade 4

  • Grains / 100 g: > 670
  • Defects: 4%
  • Foreign materials: 2%
  • Humidity: 15%
  • Packaging: 50 kg PP bag
  • MOQ : 23,000 kg

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