Origin
USA (processed in Spain/Netherlands)
Description
Product is made from mechanically milled blanched almonds and should have a typical almond taste. The product should have a typical white/yellow colour and should not be rancid, not mouldy and not bitter.
Ingredients
Almond (100%)
Allergenic information
MAY ALSO CONTAIN OTHER NUTS. *ALLERGEN CONTROLS IN PLACE FOR SULPHITES.
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Microbiological information
- Total Bacterial Count Target: < 50,000 cfu/g, Max: < 100,000 cfu/g
- Yeasts <1,000 cfu/g
- Moulds <5,000 cfu/g
- Salmonella Absent/25g
- E. Coli <10 cfu/g
Nutritional values per 100g
- Energy 554kcal / 2292kj
- Protein 21.2g
- Carbohydrates 5.3g
- Sugars 4.5g
- Fat 49.9g
- Saturates 3.8g
- Fibre 12.5g
- Sodium 1mg
- Salt 0.002g
Physical Specification
Thickness (Approx): Fine: <2mm: 85% max (10-15% max oversize)
Foreign Matter 0.01% max
Adhering Skin 2% max
Visible Mould Absent
Live Infestation Absent
Hazardous FM (Glass, Metal) Absent
Chemical Specification
Moisture 6% Max.
Aflatoxin Max 10ppb (B1 Max 8ppb)
FFA Target: 1%, Max: 1.5%
PV 5 Meq/kg max
Product Information
Suitable for Vegetarians Yes
Suitable for Vegans Yes
Suitable for Gluten-Free Diet Yes
GMO free Yes
Free from irradiation treatment Yes
Packaging
- Primary contact packaging is BRC certified food grade bag with thickness of 70 micron.
- Outer packaging is recyclable corrugated double-walled brown box of dimensions 375 x 240 x 325mm
- Gross weight is 1.012kgs & net weight is 1kg
- Individual bags are labelled with product description, allergen information, country of origin, best before date (end MM-YYYY), net weight and lot number
Storage conditions & shelf life
Cool dry area free from risk of contamination and moisture. Once opened, store in an airtight container.
Shelf life is minimum 6 months from pack date. Once opened shelf life is 30 days based on storage conditions listed above.
EAN barcodes
1kg : 5060090200013
10 x 1kg: 5060090201003
Product quality & Afropol safety control procedures
The ground almonds come from a BRC accredited source.
Afropol Fine Foods have SALSA accreditation.
Declaration
Although due care & attention has been taken during the processing of this natural product, the product may contain traces of pits/stalk/shell.
Legal information
This product shall conform to:
- Food Safety Act 1990
- Council Directives 93/94/EEC of 14 June 1993 on Hygiene of Foodstuffs
- EU Food information Regulation 1169/2011
- Pesticide use council directive 91/414/EEC
- EU regulations for heavy metals commission regulation and mycotoxins commission regulation (EC) No 1881/2006