Dehydrated carrot flake

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:Field fresh carrots which are washed, steam peeled, sorted, cut, blanched, 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.