Origin
China
Description
Product is a sturdy, three-sided firm and plump seeds from pine cones, with the skin removed, and are a light beige/ivory colour. The product is of typical nutty flavour and smell, free from off flavours and tastes.
Ingredients
Pine nuts (100%)
Allergenic information
MAY CONTAIN NUTS.
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Microbiological information
- Total Bacterial Count Max 50,000 cfu/g
- Yeasts Max 10,000 cfu/g
- Moulds Max 10,000 cfu/g
- Salmonella Absent/25g
- Coliform Max 100 cfu/g
- E. Coli < 10 cfu/g
Nutritional values per 100g
- Energy 688kcal / 2840kj
- Protein 14g
- Carbohydrates 4g
- Of which sugar 3.9g
- Fat 68.6g
- Of which saturates 4.6g
- Fibre 1.9g
- Sodium 0.001g
- Salt 0.0025g
Physical Specification
Count: 950
Damaged Kernels 1% max by weight
Broken (1/3 – 2/3 kernels) 1.5% max by weight
Pieces (<1/3 kernel) 1.5% max by weight
Loose Shell Target: 5pcs per 12.5kg /max: 10 pcs per 12.5kg
Foreign Material / EVM 0.05% max by weight
Stone 1 pc max per tonne
Harmful Foreign Material (Glass, Metal) Absent
Live Infestation Absent
Chemical Specification
Moisture 5% max
Aflatoxin Max 4ppb (B1 max 2ppb)
FFA 1% max
PV 10 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 : 5060090200372
10 x 1kg: 5060090203472
Product quality & Afropol safety control procedures
The pinenuts 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