PRODUCT
SPECIFICATION SHEET |
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Last
update: 05-2003 |
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Paprika
Crushed |
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PRODUCT CODE: 947 |
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RAW MATERIAL: Fruit of the Capsicum annum plant. |
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MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE: Supplied by South African farmers from various growing areas, the raw material is dried to a moisture content of not more than 10% net weight and destemmed. It is then milled and the ground paprika is visually classified and 500 kg uniform batches are blended. All provisions of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act of South Africa are adhered to. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| Packaging | 25 kg white, woven polypropylene outer bags, with grey plastic liners. |
| Shelf Life | 12 months (After 'best before' date, flavour loss and browning occurs) |
| Storage | Cool, dark place (Light and acc. temperature causes colour loss) |
SENSORY
EVALUATION |
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| Colour | Dark Orange - Red |
| Flavour | Piquant, Pungent, Characteristic |
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES |
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| Particle Size | 3 - 9 mm |
MICROBIAL
LIMITATIONS |
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| Total Plate Count | 106 max. Organisms / g |
| Yeasts and Moulds | 104 max. Organisms / g |
| Coliforms | 102 max. Organisms / g |
| Salmonella | Nil |
CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES |
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| Moisture Content | max. 12 % |
- Compiled and Edited by the Quality Control Department of Natpro Spicenet -