FIG PASTE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT : FIG PASTE (Organic & Conventional)
SIZE & WEIGHT : 15 Kg Net
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Turkey
CROP : New
Manufacturer's certificate : ISO 22000:2005 Certificate Number: 901593
Manufacturer's organic certificate : Bi-OS Organic Certificate, Number of certificate: BINT-3243
DESCRIPTION: After harvesting the rapened fruits of Ficus carica domestica L. type trees, fruits have been dehydrated with artificial or natural ways and these products are either directly or after processing for human consumption.
PRODUCTION METHOD : Raw material accepted, vacuum fumigation, washing, aflatoxin sorting, mincing, seed crashing, packaging, tunnel type metal dedector, paletizing, vacuum fumigation.
Not: No fumigation in vacuum when producing on organic products
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS :
in 1000gr sample Foreign Matter : 1 pieces not greater than 1 mm
EVM or Mineral : 3 pieces not greater than 1 mm
Live Infestation : Absent
Dead Infestation : Target: Absent Max: 30 Pieces
TEXTURE : Medium hard in consistency and of fair average quality for the season. Can be seen as a block upon opening. With or without seeds
FLAVOUR / SMELL: Typical of dried figs with a sweet fruity taste, free from foreign odour or taints.
MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS : Limits Sampling plan Standard Referance
Salmonella : Absence in 25 g n5 c0 ISO 6579 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2073/2005
E. Coli : m 100cfu/g M 1000 cfu/g n5 c2 ISO 16649-1or 2 COMMISSIONREGULATION (EC)No 2073/2005
Coliforms : m Negative cfu/g M 10 cfu/g n5 c0 ISO 4832:2006 COMMISSIONREGULATION (EC)No 2073/2005
Enterobacteriaceae : m Negative cfu/g M 10 cfu/g n5 c0 ISO 21528-2:2004 COMMISSIONREGULATION (EC)No 2073/2005
Yeast / mould count: m 10000cfu/g M 100000 cfu/g n5 c2 ISO 7954/1987 International Organization for Standardization
L. monocytogenes : 0 / 25g-mL n5 c0 EN ISO 11290-1:2017 International Organization for Standardization
Coagulase positive staph. : m 100cfu/g M 1000 cfu/g n5 c2 EN ISO 6888-1or 2 International Organization for Standardization
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS : Moisture : Target: 18 % Max: 24 % DFA (Dried Fruit Moisture Tester Serial No: A2089)
Water activity (aw) : 0.50 – 0.65 Dew point (Rotronic)
Invert Sugar : 45% Lane-Eynon
Aflatoxin, B1 : Target : 0ppb Max: 6 ppb Rhone Diagnostics, HPLC
Aflatoxin, total : Target : 0ppb Max:10 ppb Rhone Diagnostics, HPLC
Ochratoxin A : Target : 0ppb Max: 8 ppb Rhone Diagnostics, HPLC
Sulfur dioxide : Target : 0ppm Max: 10 ppm
Brix : 70-72%
RESIDUR LEVELS :
(Heavy metal, Radioactivitiy,Pesticide, Pharmacological dioxine and PCB) Lead : Target: Negative Max:0,1mg/Kg NMKL 161
Cadmium : Target: Negative Max:0,05mg/Kg NMKL 161
Pesticide residues : PESTICIDES EU-MRLs Regulation (EC) No 396/2005
CONSUMER GROUP : All consumer above 1 year can consume
SHELF LIFE: Un openned : 1 Year under cool and dry conditions, away from direct sunlight
Openned : 1month under +4 degree centigrade
Recommended Storage : Store in cool, dry and hygienic conditions, away from materials of off-taint, away from direct sunlight, unopened. (0oC – 15oC, 50% RH max.)
PACKAGING: Primery (Food Contact) : 50 μ Blue PE liner, 40 Gr
Secondery (Outer packaging) : 390mm x 235mm x 180mm for 15 Kg, Cardboard Boxes sealed with PVC tape,
LABEL INFORMATION Label position: Side of Cardboard Box
Label information: Identifier for supplier, Product Description; Lot / batch numbers, Production / expiry dates; Net Weight; storage conditions; any other mandatory requirements
Coding information: Date Code Lot Number,
Coding example: 18010120
PALLETISATION: Units per layer : 10 per layer
Pallet : Euro Pallet (80 cm x 120 cm) 20-30 Kg certificated
Pallet Material : Wood
Height of Finished Pallet : 7 Layers High 150cm ( with pallet)
Weight of Finished Pallet : 1105 Kg ( with pallet and carton)
Net Weight of Finished Pallet : 1050 Kg ( without pallet and carton) Net
TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS Pallet loading : 20 feet container, 11 Euro pallet, 770 pieces carton boxes, 11500 kg net weight.
40 feet container 22 pallet 1540 carton boxes 23.100 kg net weight
Bulk Loading : 20 feet container, 1500 carton boxes 22500Kg net weight
20 DC palletizing conditions : 20 feet container 11 pieces on 80x120 euro pallet 70 pieces carton box per pallet
40 DC palletizing conditions : 40 feet container 22 pieces on 80x120 euro pallet 70 pieces carton box per pallet
HACCP Metal Detection : Ferromagnetic metals larger than 1mm are separated
Non Ferromagnetic metals larger than 1mm are separated
INGREDIENT DECLARATION Product % GMO Status
Fig 100 GMO Free
NUTRITION DATA Energy : 227 kcal
Protein : 3,6g
Total Fat : 1,6 g
Total Carbohydrate : 52,9 g
Sodium : 62mg
Dietary Fibre : 7,5g
Calcium : 250mg
Iron : 4,2mg
Vitamin C : 1mg
ALLERGENS OTHER FOOD INTOLERANCES
Component Allergen in product Allergen processed on same equipment Additional information
Cereals containing GLUTEN and products thereof : No No
EGGS or its derivatives e.g. frozen yolk, egg White powder : No No
FISH or its derivatives e.g. protein, extracts etc : No No
CRUSTACEANS / SHELLFISH : No No
MOLLUSCS (snails, clams, mussels, oysters etc) : No No
PEANUTS or derivatives, e.g. protein, oil, butter : No No
SOYA BEANS or derivatives, e.g. lecithin, oil, tofu and protein isolates : No No
NUTS, tree nuts: (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews etc : No No
CELERY, including celeriac and its derivatives : No No
MUSTARD, referring to all parts of the plant and derivatives thereof : No No
SESAME SEEDS or derivatives, e.g. tahini, sesame oil : No No
SULPHITES, e.g. sulphur dioxide, sodium Metabisulphites etc. :
(E220-E228) Sulphite quantity to be given in ppm : No Yes sulphured apricot is processed in the same production line. after cleaning the line, non allergenic products are processed.
LUPIN seeds or derivatives e.g. flour : No No
MILK and dairy products No No
Diet Suitability
The product is SUITABLE for :
Vegetarians Yes
Vegans Yes
Ovo-Lacto Vegetarians Yes
Low Potassium Yes
Low Sodium Yes
Diabetics Yes
Coeliac Yes
Organic Yes
Natural Yes
General Informations:
This product complies with the following EU legislation:
Pesticide Use Council Directive 91/414/EECEU
Regulations for Heavy Metals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
EU Regulations for Mycotoxins Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
The product is a natural product and will undergo a specification review at each new crop
10 g of sample is taken from each box during packaging. For each pallet, one kg sample is stored. Aflatoxin, ochratoxin and moisture analyzes are performed for each pallet.