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Artichoke
Quartered Artichoke
Origin: South America
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
IQF Artichoke Quarters
| PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS |
SPECIFICATION |
| Botanical Name |
Cynara scolymus |
| Plant Part |
Immature flower head |
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| Description |
Pale green in color |
| Flavor |
Typical of fresh artichoke |
| Preservatives |
None |
| PHYSICAL PROFILE |
METHOD |
SPECIFICATION |
| Particle Analysis |
|
Quarters |
MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE
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| Total Aerobic Plate Count |
AOAC 990.12 |
500,000 per Gram Maximum |
| Yeast and Mold |
AOAC 997.02 |
1,000 per Gram Maximum |
| Total Coliforms |
AOAC 991.14 |
250 per Gram Maximum |
| E. Coli |
AOAC 991.14 |
Less than 10 per Gram |
| Salmonella |
FDA BAM 8th Ed., Ch 5 |
Negative |
| Coag. Pos. Staph |
FDA BAM 8th Ed., Ch 12 |
Negative |
INGREDIENT STATEMENT
Artichoke
PACKING AND STORAGE
Polyethylene liner, corrugated carton. Keep frozen –10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pack Size: 40 lbs
SHELF LIFE
18 Months from shipping date
Issued Date: 01/01/03 |