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Detailed introduction to ALKALIZED COCOA LIQUOR:
1. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
FLAVOR | Charactheristic, free of off-flavors |
COLOR | Charactheristic |
pH | 6,8 - 7,3 |
MOISTURE | Max. 1,5 % |
FAT | Min 50% |
FINENESS #200 mesh screen | Min. 97 % |
ASH | Max. 7,0 % |
SHELL | Max. 1,75 % |
2. MICROBIOLOGICALSPECIFICATIONS
AEROBIC PLATE COUNT (APC) | Max 1 x 104 UFC/g |
yeast AND MOLD | Max 1 x 10² UFC/g |
TOTAL COLIFORM | Max. 10 NMP/g |
FECAL COLIFORM | < 1/g |
2. PACKING
The product is packed in multi-layer kraft paper bags and 25 Kg net weight each bag.
3. STORAGE
The product must be stored in a dry, ventilated and covered area.
4. SHELF-LIFE
The product has a shelf life of 12 months, under normal conditions of storage.
5. REGISTER
The product does not need to be registered at Ministry of Health, as per Annex 1 of the Resolution # 23, dated March 15 th 2001.
6. REFERENCES
Methodologies used: Association of Official Analytical Chemists 14 th Edition, 1982.