Origin
Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay
Description
Chia seeds have a high content of essential fat acids, anti-oxidants, vitamin B, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, iron, zinc and manganese. It also boasts a considerable amount of soluble fiber, which slows down the rate of glucose in the blood of diabetics and also reduces the absorption of cholesterol. Chia is gluten-free and may be consumed by celiacs. Botanical Name, ‘Salvia hispanica L’. The seeds are processed under stringent conditions, washed, dried, mechanically cleaned, sound and of merchantable quality.
Ingredients
Chia Seeds (100%)
Allergenic information
MAY CONTAIN NUTS.
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Microbiological information
- Total Bacterial Count <100,000 cfu/g
- Yeasts <10,000 cfu/g
- Moulds <10,000 cfu/g
- Salmonella Absent/25g
- Coliforms <1,000 cfu/g
- E.Coli <10 cfu/g
Nutritional values per 100g
- Energy 476kcal / 1968kj
- Protein 22g
- Carbohydrates 7.9g
- Of which sugar 0.5g
- Fat 33.4g
- Of which saturates 3.9 g
- Fibre 28g
- Salt 0.025g
- Sodium 10mg
Physical Specification
Colour Black, White, Grey
Purity Target: 99.8%, Max: >=99.5%
Live Infestation Absent
Chemical Specification
Moisture 10% 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 : 5060090203625
10 x 1kg: 5060090203618
Product quality & Afropol safety control procedures
The Chia Seeds 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