Brazil: Yerba mate is evaluated by institution in Rio Grande do Sul
Mate
Brazil
Published Jan 7, 2023
Tridge summary
The quality of yerba mate cultivated by producers in Rio Grande do Sul assisted by Emater/RS-Ascar is evaluated by the Institution's classifiers. The process takes place from transporting the product to laboratory analysis, when values and components, yeast, pesticide residues, humidity, foreign matter, salmonella and coliforms are observed. This meticulous investigation is the basis for qualifying and certifying the yerba mate, whose samples determine the standard and price of the raw material. The products processed by agroindustries, certified by Emater/RS-Ascar, are traceable, that is, their labels define the property of origin and the name of the producer, as well as the contact number, the time of planting and harvesting, the variety of yerba mate, among other characteristics of the product.
Original content
CERTIFIED QUALITY Classifier Deniandro Rocha, from the Product Certification Center (NCP) of Emater/RS-Ascar, highlighted the advantage of the yerba mate quality seal for herbalists. “Producers can acquire the production quality seal if they meet the 150 requirements of the Emater/RS-Ascar Yerba Mate Quality Manual. The requirements are aimed at good agricultural and manufacturing practices, work safety, compliance with municipal, state and federal legislation. The seal guarantees a continuous ...
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