PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:Fresh potatoes which are washed, peeled, trimmed,flake and dehydrated. INGREDIENT DECLARATION:Potato, pure and natural; no preservatives, processing aides or additives permitted. ORGANOLEPTIC EVALUATION: Appearance:White to light creamor light yellow Flavor:Fresh, typical potato flavor, no off flavor. Texture:Firm, typical of cooked potatoes Odor:Typical of potatoes, free from off odor Thickness: 2.5-3.5mm or as per buyers' request Moisture: 8.0% 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:1500 ppb max Cadmium: 500 ppb max Arsenic: 25000 ppb max Zinc: 250 ppm max Copper: 100 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: 0/100kg 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.