Pine Nuts

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