TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 6737-PISTACHIO PASTE

General Description

Product Code 06737
Product Name Pistachio Paste
HSN Code 8025200

Composition

Ingredients Shelled Pistachio
Allergen Pistachios, Soy Lecithin, Almond, Walnut, Cashew and
May Contain Traces of Hazelnuts
*The Product Doesn’t Contain Gluten.

Physical Characteristics

Colour Green
Odour Typical of pistachio, free from abnormal odor
Flavor Typical of Pistachio, not rancid, healthy, pleasant
Fineness Paste ≤ 30 µm
Appearance Homogeneous, fluid

Chemical Characteristics

Humidity < 2 %
Rancidity Negative
Number of peroxides < 5 meq of active O2/Kg
Acidity < 1.5 % (oleic acid)
Aflatoxin B1 < 8 Pg/Kg
Aflatoxin tot
( B1 ,B2 ,G1 ,G2 )
< 10 Pg/Kg
Foreign bodies Absent/100g

Microbiological Characteristics

Total bacteria count 30⁰C < 10.000 cfu/g
Moulds and Yeasts < 500 cfu/g
Total Coliforms < 100 cfu/g
Enterobacteria < 100 cfu/g
Salmonella spp Absent / 25g
E.coli < 10 cfu /g
Staphylococcus aureus ≤ 10 cfu /g
Listeria monocytogenes Absent / 25g

Nutritional information per 100 g

Energy 629.00 Kcal
Proteins 18.00 g
Carbohydrates 8.00 g
Sugar 4.50 g
Saturated fatty acids 6.70 g
Fat 56.00 g
Fiber 10.60 g
Sodium* 1.20 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

18 months from the date of packaging.

Safety Data Sheet

Not intended for final customer.

Product not dangerous in normal conditions of use.

Packaging

Packed in plastic bucket primary packaging conforming to the food contact.

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.