Apricots

Origin

Turkey

Description

Sun Dried Apricots produced from original apricots of good quality that have been through the usual stringent cleaning and inspection procedures to ensure complete freedom from foreign matter. Sulphur is added to prevent colour retention and microbial growth.

Ingredients

Dried Apricots, Sulphur Dioxide (E220)

Allergenic information

MAY ALSO CONTAIN NUTS, SESAME & GLUTEN.

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Microbiological information

  • Total Bacterial Count  < 20,000 cfu/g
  • Yeasts  < 5000 cfu/g
  • Moulds  < 5000 cfu/g
  • Salmonella  Absent/25g
  • Coliforms  < 100 cfu/g
  • E. Coli  < 10 cfu/g

Nutritional values per 100g

  • Energy  241kcal / 1012kj
  • Protein  3.39g
  • Carbohydrates  62.64g
  • Of which sugar  53.44g
  • Fat  0.51g
  • Of which saturates  0g
  • Fibre  7.3g
  • Sodium  10mg
  • Salt  0.025g

Physical Specification

Size / Count (/1kg), (-/+10%)  Size 5: 161-180.

Kernel / Pit & Pit Fragments  5 pieces per tonne max

Discoloured  5% max

Embedded Dirt  3% max

Damaged  3% max

Hail Damage  3% max

Speckling  3% Max

Vegetable Matter (EVM)  1 pcs per carton

Foreign Matter  Stones – 5 per tonne max

Chemical Specification

Moisture  25% max

Sulphur Dioxide  2000 ppm max

Product Information

Suitable for Vegetarians  Yes

Suitable for Vegans  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. Shelf life is minimum 6 months from pack date.

EAN barcodes

1kg : 5060090200211
10 x 1kg: 5060090200785

Product quality & Afropol safety control procedures

The apricots come from a BRC 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