Sugar Beans

Sugar Beans

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Description

At VG Limited, we supply high-quality Tanzanian sugar beans – grown in Tanzania’s fertile highlands. Known for their distinctive speckled cream-and-maroon appearance, creamy texture, sweet flavor, and excellent absorption of spices, our sugar beans are ideal for canning, wholesale distribution, retail packing, traditional African cuisine, food service, and institutional buyers.

Product Specifications

Parameter Specification
Bean Type Sugar Beans (Whole, dried) – Speckled Cranberry Bean type
Size 200 – 240 beans per 100g (standard export grade)
Length 11 mm – 15 mm
Color Cream background with maroon / reddish-brown speckles
Moisture ≤ 14%
Purity ≥ 99% (minimum)
Foreign Matter Nil
Broken / Split Beans ≤ 1%
Shriveled / Immature ≤ 2%
Discolored / Stained ≤ 1%
Insect / Weevil Damage Free
Blemished < 1%
Stones None
Cooking Time 45 – 60 minutes (without pre-soaking)
Hydration Capacity ≥ 100% (after soaking)
Texture Creamy, soft, mealy

✅ Machine cleaned & hand-sorted
✅ Sun-dried on tarpaulins (no contamination)
✅ Lab tested for aflatoxin & pesticide residues
✅ Non-GMO standard

Product Features

  • Premium canning grade – holds shape well while becoming creamy

  • Sweet, mild, nutty flavor – perfect for absorbing spices and seasonings

  • Creamy, mealy texture – ideal for soups, stews, rice dishes, and baked beans

  • Highly sought after in Southern and East African markets

  • Long shelf life – 24 months when stored properly

  • Excellent nutritional profile – high in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates

Packaging for International Export

Our packaging ensures product safety, moisture protection, and pest-free transit.

Primary Packaging Options

  • PP woven bags with inner food-grade PE liner (recommended – most common)

  • Multilayer kraft paper bags with PE liner

  • Jute bags (traditional, upon request)

  • Vacuum-sealed bags (premium / retail-ready)

Standard Pack Sizes

Pack Type Net Weight
PP woven bag 25 kg / 50 kg
Kraft paper bag 25 kg
Jute bag 50 kg
Small retail packs 500 g, 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg (upon request)

Labeling Details

Each package includes:

  • Product: Sugar Beans – Tanzania Origin

  • Grade & batch number

  • Net weight & gross weight

  • Packed on date & best before (24 months)

  • “Store in cool, dry, ventilated place – away from direct sunlight”

Shipping Container Specifications

Incoterms available: FOB Dar es Salaam Port / CIF any major global port

Container Loading Capacity

Container Type Quantity (approx.) Packing Mode
20 ft GP 440–460 bags (11–11.5 MT) 25 kg bags
20 ft GP 440–460 bags (22–23 MT) 50 kg bags
40 ft GP 900–920 bags (22.5–23 MT) 25 kg bags
40 ft GP 880–900 bags (44–45 MT) 50 kg bags
40 ft HQ 950–980 bags (23.5–24.5 MT) 25 kg bags

Note: 20 ft GP max weight for bagged beans is 22–23 MT due to cargo density.

Container Technical Specifications

Feature Detail
Container Type Dry van, food-grade, clean, dry & odor-free
Fumigation Pre-shipment with phosphine – ISPM 15 compliant
Ventilation Closed vents (beans are low-moisture; vents closed to prevent humidity ingress)
Container liner Recommended – food-grade poly liner for extra moisture protection
Palletization Optional – plastic pallets or wood pallets (ISPM 15 heat-treated)
Stowage Uniform stacking; avoid overloading to prevent bag breakage

Container Environment Requirements

  • Temperature: Ambient (10–25°C recommended)

  • Relative humidity: < 65% (critical to prevent mold and weevil hatching)

  • Pre-trip inspection: No condensation, no rodent/insect signs, dry floor

Stowage Factor

  • Approx. 1.6 – 1.8 m³ per metric ton (bagged beans)

Shipping Documents Included

  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List

  • Bill of Lading (negotiable or direct)

  • Phytosanitary Certificate (Tanzania Plant Health & Pesticides Authority)

  • Certificate of Origin (Tanzania Chamber of Commerce)

  • Fumigation Certificate

  • Certificate of Analysis (moisture, purity, foreign matter, cooking test)

  • Weight Certificate

  • Optional: SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek inspection report

  • Optional: Non-GMO Certificate

  • Optional: Aflatoxin Certificate

Why Choose VG Limited for Tanzanian Sugar Beans?

  • Direct sourcing from Tanzania’s premium bean-growing highlands (Mbeya, Rukwa, Songwe, Arusha)

  • Strict quality control – machine cleaned, hand-sorted, aflatoxin-tested

  • Competitive pricing – regular container load shipments

  • Flexible MOQ – 1 x 20 ft container (approx. 22 MT)

  • Full compliance with EU, USA, Middle East, African, and Asian import standards

  • Reliable logistics from Dar es Salaam port to global destinations

  • Harvest-linked pricing – best prices during peak harvest (June – September)

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