Seeds & Kernels

Broken Sunflower Kernels / Chips

Cost-effective broken kernels ideal for bird feed, energy bars, and granola.

COA AvailableCertificate of OriginNon-GMO

Order Details

MOQ1 × 20ft container
OriginBulgaria

Packaging Options

Option25 kg paper bags
Option50 kg PP bags
Option500 kg big bags
Option1000 kg big bags

Product Description

Broken sunflower kernels — also referred to as chips or splits — are a by-product of our hulled kernel production, where kernels break during hulling and separation. Rather than discarding or downgrading this material, we clean and grade it to a consistent food-grade specification.

Chips retain the full nutritional profile of whole kernels: high oil content, rich in linoleic acid, and with the characteristic flavour of Bulgarian sunflower. They are widely used in granola formulations, energy bars, bird and pet food, and as a cost-effective ingredient for bakery applications where appearance is secondary.

With whole kernel content held below 5%, the material is consistently a chip fraction. Hulls are held below 1% for food-grade applications. Bulk big-bag supply is our most common format for this product.

Technical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Moisturemax 8%
Whole Kernelsmax 5%
Hullsmax 1%
Oil Content42–48%
Puritymin 99%
ColorWhite/grey
Foreign Mattermax 0.5%
Free Fatty Acidsmax 0.8%

Documentation

Available with Every Shipment

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Certificate of Analysis

Full parameter analysis per batch

Standard
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Certificate of Origin

Bulgarian origin, EUR.1 for EU

Standard
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Phytosanitary Certificate

Issued by Bulgarian BFSA

On Request
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Third-Party Lab Report

Accredited laboratory testing

On Request

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The terms are interchangeable. Both describe hulled sunflower kernels that are fractured — typically into halves or smaller pieces. The fraction is otherwise identical in composition to whole hulled kernels.
We supply both food-grade (with COA, Certificate of Origin, and food-safety documentation) and feed-grade specifications. Please indicate your intended use when inquiring.
Chips are typically priced 10–20% below whole confectionery kernels, as they do not require the same cosmetic sorting. Exact pricing depends on specification and volume.
We can supply coarser or finer chip fractions based on availability. Sieve size requirements should be specified at the inquiry stage.

Interested in Sunflower Kernel Chips?

Contact our sales team to discuss pricing, samples, and shipping terms.