A white bean can look clean in a dry sample and still be unsuitable for a particular canning process. Canners buy processing performance, not appearance alone. The procurement specification should therefore connect raw-bean grade with the buyer's own soaking, cooking, filling and finished-product checks.
Egyptian white beans are offered by Admiral Agro in 180, 200 and 220 beans per 100 grams. They are cleaned, optically sorted and packed at the New Damietta facility. Those facts establish the available controls, but the supplier should still prove that the allocated lot meets the agreed commercial specification.
Review the current White Beans for Canning product specification before requesting a quotation.
Uniformity Begins with Caliber and the Actual Lot
The 180, 200 and 220 designations are counts per 100 grams. A canner should select the count range that fits the finished product and equipment, then check how uniform the sample is inside that grade. Mixed sizes can hydrate and cook at different rates and can create an inconsistent appearance in the can.
Require a sample that represents the offered lot, not a generic showroom sample. Record the sample reference, date and crop information, and link approval to the cargo allocated for shipment. If the lot changes, the buyer should have a defined reapproval route.
| Canning checkpoint | Evidence to request |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 180, 200 or 220 count per 100g and agreed method |
| Uniformity | Representative sample from the offered lot |
| Crop and lot | Identified on offer or supporting record |
| Visual condition | Sample review after cleaning and optical sorting |
| Change control | Reapproval if the allocated lot changes |
Use a Buyer-Defined Soak and Cook Test
Soak uptake, cooking behavior, skin integrity, texture and color are important to canners, but responsible suppliers should not promise universal results without a shared method. Water, time, temperature, retort process and finished-product target differ by factory. The buyer should provide its test method and acceptance criteria and evaluate the offered sample under that process.
Use qualitative observations only when no numeric method has been agreed. Record whether hydration is reasonably uniform, whether splitting or skin separation is acceptable and whether the cooked appearance fits the product. If laboratory values or processing thresholds are required, put them into the specification before purchase.
Do not accept 'good cooking quality' as a specification. Define the canner's test method, sample identity and acceptance decision before contracting the lot.
Set Measurable Dry-Bean and Defect Limits
Admiral Agro's current reference lists purity of at least 99%, moisture of no more than 13%, foreign matter of no more than 0.5% and broken beans of no more than 1.5%. These parameters should appear in the RFQ and be confirmed against the available lot. Buyers may add their own defect categories and limits if their canning standard requires them.
Cleaning and optical sorting reduce unwanted material and visible defects, but they do not replace inspection. Agree whether acceptance will rely on supplier results, a COA, buyer testing or an independent inspector. SGS or Intertek pre-shipment inspection can be arranged on request.
| Parameter | Admiral Agro reference | Buyer action |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | At least 99% | Confirm method and lot result |
| Moisture | No more than 13% | Confirm before loading |
| Foreign matter | No more than 0.5% | Define any destination-specific need |
| Broken beans | No more than 1.5% | Assess impact on finished product |
| Process behavior | No universal numeric claim | Apply buyer's soak/cook protocol |
Connect the COA, Inspection and Loading Record
Before order confirmation, agree which parameters will appear on the Certificate of Analysis and whether the document is supplier-issued, laboratory-issued or tied to independent inspection. The Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin and Phytosanitary Certificate form the common export set, with COA and Halal documentation when required.
Standard packing is 25 kg or 50 kg PP woven bags, and the typical minimum order is one 20ft container. Confirm bag marking, net weight and container condition. Buyers can also review Admiral Agro's real shipment-loading evidence on the See Your Cargo page to understand the operation; that page is operational proof and does not replace lot-specific white bean inspection.
See real cargo-loading evidence.
Request a Lot-Specific Quotation
Send the product specification, quantity, destination, packing, shipment window and required documents. The export team will reply against current availability.
Request QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Are Egyptian white beans suitable for canning?
They can be suitable, but the canner should approve the offered lot using its own caliber, defect, soak and cook requirements before shipment.
Which caliber should a canner request?
Admiral Agro offers 180, 200 and 220 beans per 100 grams. The correct choice depends on the finished product and processing line, so a representative lot sample should be tested.
What dry-bean limits should the supplier prove?
Admiral Agro's current references are purity at least 99%, moisture no more than 13%, foreign matter no more than 0.5% and broken beans no more than 1.5%, subject to lot confirmation.
Can a supplier guarantee cooking performance without a test method?
No reliable universal result should be assumed. The canner should define water, time, temperature, process and acceptance criteria and test the representative lot sample.
Can third-party inspection and a COA be arranged?
Yes. A COA and SGS or Intertek pre-shipment inspection can be arranged when required and should be agreed before loading.