IQF garlic segments specification

IQF garlic segments specification

Product definition:

IQF garlic segments

Product description:

Made of sound garlic,which have been selected,cleaned,peeled segments.The garlic segments are immediately quick frozen and stored at –18°C for 7 days prior to export.

Physical standards:

Appearance:                individually free from flowing pieces,no block found

Size:                       170-250pieces per KG

Colour:                     min 99% of white colour,typical of garlic

Discolouration:              <1%

Major defects:               <1%

Parts with roots:              Nil

Flavour and odour:           Typical of fresh garlic

Microbiological standards:

Total via ble count:             ≤50,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mould:                ≤100cfu/g

Coliform:                     ≤10cfu/g

E.coli:                        Negative

Salmonella:                   Negative

Listeria monocytogcnes:        Negative

Packing:

Pack size:                 1x10kg per carton

Packing type:              Corrugated export standard outer case,no nails,

flaps are to be sealed with adhesive freezer stable tape,

the cartons is waterproof,new polythene food grade liner.

Labeling:                 Product description,country of origin,

                         Weight,product date(dd-mm-yy),Best before date

Storage and self life:

Retest after 24 months from production date.Recommended storage temperature is -18℃

Allergens:

Some people may have allergic reactions to garlic

Genetically Modified: