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.
