Product description
After extracting the gallstones from the Ox, cow, cattle's intestines they have to be washed thoroughly with cold water to remove blood clots, impurities etc. After washing they are dried for two to three weeks in a dark and well ventilated environment at a temperature of approx. 20 degrees Celsius. The stones have to be moved regularly for better drying and to avoid them sticking at each other. After full drying the stones are packed in hermetically sealed bags.
Quality and classification
Highest demand is for stones with the following features:
- yellow golden orange color;
- stones with low specific weight;
- large stones;
- bili rubin content not less than 35%;
There is a demand for dark stones as well, but prices are considerably lower however.
Stones are traded in the following specifications:
- 100% whole stones
- 90% whole stones / 10% broken
- 80% whole stones / 20% broken
- 70% whole stones / 30% broken
- 60% whole stones / 40% broken
- 100% broken stones
- 100% ox gall powder
The stones have to have a natural smell of healthy, BSE free cattle. Liver stones, kidney stones, piping, moldy stones, blood stones, cholesterol stones and stones descending from other animals respectively are separated
Shipment
The shipment is proceeded according to the negotiated contract conditions via DHL. Depending on the request of the particular buyer the following documents go with the shipment:
- certificate of origin;
- BSE free certificate;
- veterinary certificate;
- analysis (issued by Chamber of Commerce and Industry);
- commercial invoice;
Price:
3-4.5usd per gram for orders above 1kg and for orders below 1kg price is 5usd per gram
2/3 of this price is paid for broken stones and 1/3 for tiny stones. Poor quality stones attracts 1/4 of the full prices.
Available Monthly Stock:
Range from 35 50 kg. Monthly shipments vary depending on the season and the particular request of our customers