Dehydrated carrot slice,China Kuixian price supplier

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:Field fresh carrots which are washed, steam peeled, sorted, cut, slice, and dehydrated.

INGREDIENT DECLARATION:Carrots, pure and natural; no preservatives, processing aides or additives permitted.

ORGANOLEPTIC EVALUATION:

                       Appearance:Bright, uniform reddish-orange pieces.  Minimal off-color pieces.

                       Flavor: Fresh, slightly sweet typical carrot, no off flavor

                       Texture: Tender, typical of cooked carrots

                        Odor: Typical of carrot, must be free from off odor.

PARTICLE SIZE TOLERANCE:Size1/4"*1/4"  On a US #1/4:5% max Through a US#8:5% max Uniform cut 5*5mm  Size3/8"*3/8" On a 3/8: 5% max  Through a US#8: 7% max  Uniform cut 10*10mm    CARROT SHOESTRINGS:Through a US#10:  10% max  Uniform Cut 1/8" X 1/16" X 1"  Cross Cut Carrots:Through a US#6:  5% max  Uniform cut 1/16 in. Cross Cut  Carrot Dices - B-GRADE: On a 3/8:12% max Through a US#8:12% max  No uniform cut required

PHYSICAL EVALUATION:Moisture: 7.0%  maximum

MICROBIOLOGICAL EVALUATION :Standard Plate Count:300,000 / g maximum

                                                     Yeast / Mold: 300 / g maximum

                                                     Coliform: 100/ 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:  900 ppb max

                                        Cadmium: 450 ppb max

                                        Arsenic: 45000 ppb max

                                        Zinc:  450 ppm max

                                        Copper: 180 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:  4/100kg

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.