Pistachio Raw Kernel

Origin

Iran

Description

Product should be whole purple kernels, dull to slightly shiny surface. Product is usually crisp and only slightly soft if of a high fat content. Should be of a characteristic flavour and smell and be free from mould and off-flavours.

Ingredients

Pistachio (100%)

Allergenic information

MAY ALSO CONTAIN OTHER NUTS, SESAME, GLUTEN & SULPHITES.

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Microbiological information

  • Total Bacterial Count  <100,000 cfu/g
  • Yeasts  < 1,000 cfu/g
  • Moulds  < 1,000 cfu/g
  • Salmonella  Negative
  • Coliforms  <100 cfu/g
  • E. Coli  Negative

Nutritional values per 100g

  • Energy  568kcal / 2376kj
  • Protein  25.4g
  • Carbohydrates  23.2g
  • Sugars  6.3g
  • Fat  41.4g
  • Saturates  12.4g
  • Fibre  4g
  • Sodium  0.03g
  • Salt  0.075g

Physical Specification

  • Not dangerous foreign material  < 0.1%
  • Damaged by insects or other animals  <5%
  • Molded kernel  < 0.1%
  • Organoleptic/textural characteristics  Correct
  • Alive insects  None
  • Birds’ feathers, rodent droppings, eggshells, larvae, pupae and the like  None
  • Dangerous foreign material  None
  • Moldy of the vision frame with the naked eye  None
  • Soil, sand, gravel, shards of glass and metal objects  None

Chemical Specification

  • Moisture  <5%
  • Total Aflatoxin  <10ppb
  • Aflatoxin B1  <8ppb
  • Pesticides Residues  Below ISIRI limits
  • Heavy Metal Lead  Negative
  • Heavy Metal Cadmium  Negative

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 : 5060090200075
10 x 1kg: 5060090200945

Product quality & Afropol safety control procedures

The pistachios 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