TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 1427 –DARK CHOCOLATE PERU

General Description

Product Code 1427
Product Name Dark Chocolate Peru
Category Dark Chocolate
HSN Code 18069039
Country of Origin Italy

Composition

Ingredients Peru Cocoa Mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier (INS322)
Contains Added Natural Flavour (Vanilla Extract)
Allergen Soy Lecithin, Milk Solids and May Contain Traces of Nuts
*The Product Doesn’t Contain Gluten.

Physical Characteristics

Colour Dark brown, typical of dark chocolate
Odour Typical of dark chocolate
Flavour Typical of dark chocolate
Appearance Compact, in drops or pods
Fineness Approx. 18-22 µm

Chemical Characteristics

Cocoa content Min 73%
Fat content Min 44%
Water content Max 2.5%
Melting temperature 45°C – 50°C
Cooling temperature 29°C – 31°C
Tempering temperature 31°C – 33°C
Working temperature 29.5°C – 31.5°C

Microbiological Characteristics

Total bacteria count < 20.000 cfu/g
Yeasts < 100 cfu/g
Moulds < 100 cfu/g
Enterobacteria < 10 cfu/ g
Salmonella spp Absent / 25g
E.Coli < 10 cfu/g
S.aureus < 10 cfu/g
Total Coliforms < 100 cfu /g

Nutritional information per 100 g

Energy 584.00 Kcal
Proteins 8.40 g
Carbohydrates 31.00 g
Sugar 26.60 g
Saturated fatty acids 28.80 g
Fat 45.20 g
Fiber 9.80 g
Sodium* 8.00 mg

(The nutritional characteristics are indicative and subject to changes)

Storage Conditions

Keep the product in cool and dry place in temperature within (14-20ºC) and Humidity < 60%. Store away from sunlight and strong odours.

Shelf Life

24 months from the date of packaging.

Safety Data Sheet

Product not dangerous in normal conditions of use.

Packaging

Packed in plastic primary packaging conforming to the food contract.

The product complies with the following standard National and Community.
Decree 12/06/2003 n. 178- Implementation of Dir. 2000/36 / EC relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption.
Reg. EC 1881/2006 On maximum levels for certain contaminants in food stuffs
Reg. EC 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed.
Produced in a plant that operates in compliance with the following national and EU legislation.
Reg. EC 852/2004 on the hygiene of alimentary products.
Reg. EC 178/2002 On general principles and requirements of food law.