Product Code: CP136PK MEDIUM TOASTED PINE KERNELS SPECIFICATION. 1. Description: The toasted, medium kernels of Pine Nuts (genus Pinus) Country of Origin: China 2. Pack SIze: 12.5kg nett weight 3. Physical Analysis: Appearance: Colour: Flavour/ Odour: Particle Size: Extraneous Matter: Foreign Matter: Conical or elongated in shape, firm in texture. No more than 0.5% damaged, blemished or discoloured. Ivory Typical of Pine nuts, free from off flavours or odours. 1000 to 1500 kernels per 100g count. 0.01% max (excluding shell), two pieces of shell per 12.5kg bag. 0.1% max 4. Chemical Specification: Moisture: 7% maximum Free Fatty Acid: <1% Total Aflatoxin: 4ppb maximum Peroxide Value: 5 meq/kg maximum 5. Microbiological Specification: cfu/g Max TVC <50,000 Salmonella Absent in 25g Coliforms <100 CH/S/ID141 Issue 002 18.11.10 Page 1 of 5
E. coli <10 Yeasts <1000 Moulds <5000 6. Nutritional Information: Per 100g Energy 2368kJ 566 kcal Protein 24g Total Fat 50.7g Carbohydrate 14.22g Dietary Fibre 4.5g Ash 4.4g Typical values based on published recognised data from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nutrient Database. 7. Packaging Information: 8.1 Type of Packaging: Food grade red plastic liner inside cardboard carton 8.2 Product Labelling: Lot number, product name, nett weight, Julian code, best before end date. 8. Shelf Life & Storage: 12 months if kept in ambient, dry conditions. 9. X-ray: Sensitivity set to 1.5mm ferrous, 1.5mm non ferrous and 1.5mm stainless steel. CH/S/ID141 Issue 002 18.11.10 Page 2 of 5
10. Intolerance/Allergen Information: This product does not contain the following: Animal products Milk and Dairy products Egg products Fish and Fish products Cereal products Seafood and Shellfish Celery and products thereof Mustard and products thereof Nut and Nut products Sesame Seed and products thereof Soybean and products thereof Lupin Molluscs Sulphur dioxide and sulphites >10mg/kg Colours Flavours Preservatives There is a possibility of traces of gluten and soya. Pine kernels are not listed as an allergen but some retailers do include them in with nuts. 11. Suitability Information: This product is suitable for the following : Vegetarian diet Vegan diet Gluten Free diet CH/S/ID141 Issue 002 18.11.10 Page 3 of 5
This product has Kosher certification. It does not have Halal or Organic certification. 12. GM Statement: Camstar Herbs Ltd does not knowingly supply, use or handle any genetically modified ingredients or derivatives. Most of the products we handle are not implicated with regard to GMO s, and we take great care in sourcing ingredients to ensure that we maintain our GM free status. 13. Warranty: 13.1 We warrant that we will use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that all foods, food products or packaging materials intended for food use supplied to you meet the requirements of Acts, Regulations and Orders applicable in the U.K. relating to the goods supplied, including but not necessarily limited to the following: The Food Safety Act 1990 and all relevant amendments and regulations. The Food & Environment Protection Act 1985 and all relevant amendments and regulations. The Plastic Materials & Articles in Contact with Food Regulations 1992 and all relevant amendments and regulations. 13.2 To comply with the recommendations of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. 13.3 We undertake to carry out in relation to the food, food products, or packaging intended for food use supplied by us, such checks as a diligent supplier would reasonably carry out to ensure compliance with the Acts and Regulations mentioned and we agree to supply you, on demand, with the results of such checks in so far as they are relevant to indicating the lawful nature of the goods supplied by us to you. CH/S/ID141 Issue 002 18.11.10 Page 4 of 5
Contacts: EDWARD STARKE DEBORAH LAURIE Managing Director Technical Manager Tel: 01379 870669 Fax: 01379 870683 CH/S/ID141 Issue 002 18.11.10 Page 5 of 5