PRODUCT SPECIFICATION PRODUCT: PECAN HALVES Mammoth Halves 200-250 count per pound SIZE & WEIGHT: Junior Mammoth 251-300 count per pound Jumbo Halves 301-350 count per pound Extra Large Halves 351-450 count per pound COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Mexico / USA DATE: 27-03-14 ISSUE: 001 REASON FOR ISSUE: New DESCRIPTION: Pecan halves are shelled pecans prepared from whole, sound, mature nuts, of any variety, harvested from cultivated pecan trees of the genus Carya. Whole nuts are cleaned, shelled, sized and graded to meet product specifications. Analytical Standards PHYSICAL PARAMETERS: Colour Fancy Grade: 15% darker than light Residual Meal / Dust 1% Pieces <15% w/w pieces < 7/8 of halves Shell 1 per 30 lb (Target: 0) Shrivel 3% max Foreign Material Absent, Free from Glass, Wood, Metal and Strings Infestation Absent TEXTURE: Wholesome, Firm, Crisp and Fair Average Quality for the season COLOUR: Uniform in colour. Not darker than characteristic Golden or Amber colour. FLAVOUR / SMELL: Typical pecan flavour. No musky or rancid odors. MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS: TVC: Salmonella: E.coli : Coliforms: Yeast / mould count: < 10 000 cfu/g Absent in 25 g Absent in 10 g < 100 cfu/g < 1000 cfu/g CHEMICAL ANALYSIS: Moisture 3.0-4.5% FFA < 0.4 % Peroxide Value <5 Meq/Kg Aflatoxin B 1 < 2ppb Total Aflatoxin < 4ppb REC 013 Version Number: 002 : 25-09-12 Page 1 of 5
HACCP METAL DETECTION: In place specific details available via SAQ Nutrition NUTRITIONAL DATA *: Per 100 g edible portion Energy ( kj ) 2843 kj Energy ( kcal ) 689 Protein 9.2 Total Fat 70.1 of which saturates 5.7 of which mono-unsaturates 42.5 of which poly-unsaturates 18.7 Total Carbohydrate 5.8 of which sugars 4.3 of which starch 1.5 Sodium 1 Dietary Fibre ( NSP ) 4.7 Calcium ( mg ) 61 Iron ( mg ) 2.2 Vitamin A 0 Vitamin C 0 Source of data McCance &Widdowson s Shelf Life / Storage SHELF LIFE: Shelf Life unopened: 1 year Shelf Life opened: 1 week RECOMMENDED STORAGE: Store in cool, dry and hygienic conditions (4 o C 20 o C, 65% RH max) Packaging PRIMARY PACKAGING: (Food Contact) Dimensions: - PE Vacuum Pouches (Vacuum failure shall not Material & Closure: exceed the %5 of total packs and not affect the quality of kernels) Weight: - Label position: - Label information: - Coding information: - Coding example: - REC 013 Version Number: 002 : 25-09-12 Page 2 of 5
SECONDARY PACKAGING: (Unit of Sale) Dimensions (LxWxH) mm: 15 ¼ x 11 ¼ x 10 1/8 (L x W x D) Material & Closure: Cardboard Boxes, sealed with Food Grade sellotape Weight: - Label position: Sides Of Cardboard Boxes Label information: Product Description, Lot Number, Net Weight, Expiry Coding information: Lot Number, Julian Code Coding example: L-047412125 PALLETISATION: Units per pallet: Pallet: Pallet Material: Height of Finished Pallet: 50 Boxes Euro Pallet (PMA) Wood 5 Boxes High Weight Control AVERAGE OR MINIMUM WEIGHT: TARGET WEIGHT: LABEL WEIGHT: Minimum 30 lb 30 lb Raw Material s INGREDIENT DECLARATION (legal): Pecans Ingredient (include compound GM % +/- Supplier Country of Origin ingredients) status Pecan 100 - Various Mexico / USA None Total 100 REC 013 Version Number: 002 : 25-09-12 Page 3 of 5
Food Intolerance Data ALLERGENS Allergen in product Allergen processed on same equipment Allergen used on site Cereals containing GLUTEN and products thereof EGGS or its derivatives e.g. frozen yolk, egg white powder FISH or its derivatives e.g. protein, extracts etc CRUSTACEANS / SHELLFISH (including crab, crayfish, lobster, prawn and shrimp) MOLLUSCS (snails, clams, mussels, oysters, cockles and scallops) PEANUTS or derivatives, e.g. protein, oil, butter, flour and mandenona nuts (an almond flavoured peanut product) SOYA BEANS or derivatives, e.g. lecithin, oil, tofu and protein isolates etc. MILK (LACTOSE) or its derivatives, e.g. milk caseinate, whey and yoghurt powder etc NUTS, tree nuts: (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts (filberts), macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts (pinyon, pinon), pistachios and walnuts or their derivatives e.g. nut butters and oils etc Yes Yes Yes Pecan is a nut CELERY, including celeriac and its derivatives MUSTARD, referring to all parts of the plant and derivatives thereof SESAME SEEDS or derivatives, e.g. tahini, sesame oil SULPHITES, e.g. sulphur dioxide, sodium Metabisulphites etc. (E220-E228) Sulphite quantity to be given in ppm LUPIN seeds or derivatives e.g. flour Additional information OTHER FOOD INTOLERANCES in product processed on same equipment used on site Maize & maize Derivatives Fruit & Fruit Derivatives Vegetable & Vegetable Derivatives Yeast & Yeast Derivatives Seeds, Seed Oil & Seed Derivatives Artificial Flavourings, Colours or Preservatives Artificial Sweeteners Added Sugar Added Salt Beef, Pork, Lamb & Derivatives Gelatin Other Animal Derivatives Azo and Coal Tar Dyes Glutamates Benzoates (>1mg/kg) BHA / BHT / related compounds (E320 / E321) (>1mg/kg) Alcohol Additional information REC 013 Version Number: 002 : 25-09-12 Page 4 of 5
Diet Suitability The product is SUITABLE for: Vegetarians Yes Jewish / Kosher Yes Vegans Yes Muslims / Halal Yes Ovo-Lacto Vegetarians Yes Diabetics Yes Low Potassium Yes Celiacs Yes Low Sodium Yes Organic No General Information This product complies with the following EU legislation: Pesticide Use Council Directive 91/414/EEC EU Regulations for Heavy Metals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 EU Regulations for Mycotoxins Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 The product is a natural product and will undergo a specification review at each new crop Signatures Signature For and on behalf of Chelmer Foods Print Name Position Signature For and on behalf of Customer Print Name Position REC 013 Version Number: 002 : 25-09-12 Page 5 of 5