General Description
| Product Code | 1506 |
| Product Name | Milk Chocolate Couverture |
| Category | Milk Chocolate |
| HSN Code | 18062010 |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
Composition
| Ingredients | Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, 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 | Light brown, typical of milk chocolate |
| Odour | Typical of milk chocolate |
| Flavour | Typical of milk chocolate |
| Appearance | Compact, in drops or pods |
| Fineness | Approx. 18-22 mm |
Chemical Characteristics
| Cocoa content | Min 33% |
| Fat content | Min 36% |
| Milk fat | Appr. 5.9 |
| Dry milk solids | Appr. 21.9 |
| Water content | Max 1% |
| Melting temperature | 40°C – 45°C |
| Cooling temperature | 27°C – 29°C |
| Tempering temperature | 29°C – 31°C |
| Working temperature | 27.5°C – 29.5°C |
Microbiological Characteristics
| Total bacteria count | < 5.000 cfu/g |
| Yeasts | < 100 cfu/g |
| Moulds | < 100 cfu/g |
| Enterobacteria | < 100 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 | 560.00 Kcal |
| Proteins | 6.60 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.00 g |
| Sugar | 51.50 g |
| Saturated fatty acids | 22.30 g |
| Fat | 36.00 g |
| Fiber | 1.00 g |
| Sodium* | 84.00 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. |