Product Name: Reduced Fat Desiccated coconut (free of SO2)
Grade: Fine
Description:
It is the edible, shredded dehydrated meat prepared from fresh kernel of coconut. It is used for confectionery products, candies and as an ingredient in the bakery industry.
Ingredient: Coconut Kernel
Physical characteristics
Color | Neutral white, free from yellow specks and other discoloration | ||
Appearance | Free of foreign matter | ||
Flavor | Mild, fresh and sweet coconut taste with no undesirable flavors | ||
Impurities | Not more than 10 specks/100 grams | ||
Granulation per 100 grams sample(% retained on Us Standard Sieve) | |||
Mesh No. | Aperture Size | %Retained | |
7 | 2.80mm | 0.0% | |
14 | 1.40mm | 5%-23% | |
18 | 1.00mm | 30-55.0% | |
Pan | 33-65% | ||
Chemical Characteristics
Fat Content, % | 58.0+-2.0 |
Free Fatty Acid (as lauric acid), % | 0.10 maximum |
PH(10% aqueous sol’n) | 6.1-6.70 |
Moisture Content, % | 3.0 maximum |
Residual SO2, ppm | 0 |
Microbiological Characteristics
Total Plate Count | 5000 maximum |
Enterobacteriaceae | 100 maximum |
Yeast Count | 50 maximum |
Mold Count | 50 maximum |
E.Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Packing:
The product is packed in multiall kraft paper bag with polyethylene liner. Packaging is in 25lbs, 50lbs, 100lbs, 25kg, 50kg
Handling and Storage:
This product shall be stored in cool and dry condition free from strong odors or smell and away from sunlight or heat where coconut products will be kept for 12 months. Recommended storage between 50-60F°(10-15.5°C)and 50-60 % relative humidity.
