Origin
India, Vietnam, Ivory Coast
Description
Product has been obtained through roasting and shelling cashew nuts. Should have a consistent characteristic shape with no more than 1/8 of the kernels broken off. The presence of a small hole at the proximal end of the kernel or central split or crack is not considered a physical defect according to AFI Grading Standards.
Ingredients
Cashews (100%)
Allergenic information
MAY ALSO CONTAIN OTHER NUTS.
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Microbiological information
- Total Bacterial Count <50,000 cfu/g
- Yeasts <2,000 cfu/g
- Moulds <2,000 cfu/g
- Salmonella Absent/25g
- Coliforms <100 cfu/g
- E. Coli <10 cfu/g
Nutritional values per 100g
- Energy 573kcal / 2374kj
- Protein 17.7g
- Carbohydrates 18.1g
- Sugars 4.6g
- Fat 48.2g
- Saturates 9.5g
- Fibre 3.2g
- Sodium 15mg
- Salt 0.04g
Physical Specification
Size W320 (300/320)
Size Variation 10% by weight
Insect Damage 0.5%
Max Serious Damage 1%
Breakages 10% by weight
Defective (Whole + Split Grades) 8% Max.
Defective (Broken Grades: LP + SP) 11% Max.
Foreign Matter 0.01%
Live Infestation Absent
Chemical Specification
Moisture 5% Max.
Aflatoxin Max 4ppb (B1 Max 2ppb)
FFA 1%
PV 10 meq/kg
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 – 5060090200068
10x1kg – 5060090200655
Product quality & Afropol safety control procedures
The cashews come from an ISO 22000 accredited supply.
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