Dehydrated garlic powder

Detailed Product Description

 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:Fresh garlic  which is washed, peeled, trimmed, flake and dehydrated.

INGREDIENT DECLARATION:Garlic Powder, pure and natural; no preservatives, processing aides or additives permitted.

ORGANOLEPTIC EVALUATION:

                                               Appearance:Uniform white granules/powder

                                               Flavor: Fresh, typical of garlic.      

                                               Texture: Tender, typical of cooked garlic powder.

                                               Odor: Typical of garlic , free from off odor

PARTICLE SIZE TOLERANCE:G1,G2,G3,G5 Garlic Granules / 80-100, 10-120 mesh Garlic Powder . Regular flakes

PHYSICAL EVALUATION:Moisture: 6.0%  maximum

MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION :Standard Plate Count:300,000 / g maximum

                                                     Yeast / Mold: 1000/ g maximum

                                                     Coliform: 1000/ g maximum

                                                     CP Staph: 10 /g maximum

MICROBIOLOGICAL LIMITS: E. Coli: Negative in 1 gram

                                           Salmonella: Negative in 25 grams

PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES: Produced in accordance with US EPA limits for residues          

CHEMICAL EVALUATION : Lead: 1500 ppb max

                                        Cadmium: 1000 ppb max

                                        Arsenic:25000 ppb max

                                        Zinc:  250 ppm max

                                        Copper: 100 ppm max

PACKAGING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING: Product must be packed in standardized food grade packaging.  Product must be stored in a cool, dark, and dry facility.Product must be shipped in sealed, clean, standard container.

FOREIGN MATERIAL: Critical:  0/100kg

                                  Major:  5/100kg

Definitions:  Foreign Material is defined as any object/material not being a natural part of the product. Critical is defined as rodent and bird feces, glass, cigarette stubs, and allergens.Major is defined as stones, wood pieces, hair , string/rope, soft plastic, paper, plasters/rocks, and whole insects.Unless specifically approved by Silva International, Inc. product cannot be treated with ionizing irradiation or any chemical treatment. If approved, labels and documents must declare the type of treatment.Product must be free of additives. Processing aides should not be used unless specifically approved.Kosher certified products.