PuntiaVera® Nopal Cladodes Dehydrated (Opuntia ficus indica, Tea Bag Cut, Ingredient - Raw Material
Product Code: NOPALTBC-O Revision Date: 06/07/2023
| Description: | PuntiaVera® Nopal Cladodes Dehydrated (Opuntia ficus indica) Ingredient - Raw Material |
| Appearance: | Light green to brown small pieces |
| Particle Size: | Minimum 90% retained on US 30 Mesh |
| Raw material | Dehydrated Nopal (Opuntia ficus indica) |
| Shelf Life | Minimum three years in original sealed packages when held under suggested, controlled and protected storage conditions. |
| Organic Certifier: | Oregon Tilth |
| TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL PROXIMATES | |
| Moisture: | <= 10% |
| Ash: | < 25% |
| Fiber: | > 35% |
| CHEMICAL | |
| Arsenic(As2O3): | <= 2.0 ppm |
| Lead: | <= 2.0 ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd): | <= 1.0 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg): | <= 0.1 ppm |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| Total Aerobic Plate Count: | < 50,000 CFU / g |
| Yeast: | < 1,000 CFU / g |
| Mold: | < 1,000 CFU / g |
| Coliform: | < 3 MPN / g |
| E. Coli: | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25g |
| Staphylococcus | Negative / g |
| STORAGE Store in a cool dry location (5- 20 C., < 60% R.H.) in an area with fresh, clean, circulating air. Protect from direct sunlight, microbial, insect and other potential contamination. |
| PACKAGING Packed in polyethylene bag inside cardboard cartons. Each box contains 11 kg net weight. |
| REGULATORY Certified Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Non-irradiated |