Specifications

Turmeric Powder
1. Moisture 10% Max
2. Fine Homogeneous Powder
3.Medicinal and health benefits and properties
4.Best Quality

1.              DESCRIPTION

Product obtained from the fingers of curcuma  fingers ( curcuma Longa ). This product will not be grown from Genetically Modified Seeds. Prior to packaging the product will be inspected and passed through magnets and metal detectors to remove ferrous metallic contamination.

 

 2.              SENSORIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Organoleptic Attribute (*)	Description
Color	Bright Yellow to Orange yellow
Flavor	Bitter, strong aromatic pungency
Aroma	Slightly sweet and pungent
Appearance	Fine Homogeneous Powder

 

3.              CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Property	Limits
Moisture	10% max
Ash ( ISO )*	9% max
Mesh Size  98 % of the powder will pass through a 300 micron sieve ( AGMARK )**
Oil ( v/w ) min ( ESA )***	1.5 % min
Ph	6 – 6.5 at 5%

 

4.              MICROBIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS IRRADIATED

Property	Limits
Coliforms	100 cfu/g max
Total Plate count	50000 cfu/g max
Mold and Yeast	100 cfu/g max
Salmonella	Negative
li	Negative

 

5.              PACKAGING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

Packed in new high-density polyethylene bags with inner poly lining and sealed with a double stitching. Storage area will be a cool (below 24ºC) and dry area. Shelf life under these conditions should be 12 months.

 

6.              IDENTIFICATION

Each Bag will carry the following identification marks including Name of the Product, Net Weight, Shipping Mark, Name of Manufacturer and country of Origin, Lot Number and Date of Production and Date of Expiry.

 

7.              Documentation

We will be attaching a certificate of origin and a self certified analysis report along with the shipment.

 

8.              SHELF LIFE

If  the goods are stored in a cool dry place and fumigated at regular intervals, the shelf life of the goods will be 12 months.

 

9.              storage

Please store the goods in a cool dry place,away from sunlight, on pallets, and away from walls.

 

 

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