Description
Raw Almonds – U.S. Extra No. 1 (21/25)
Raw Almonds – U.S. Extra No. 1 (21/25)
Large, whole, shelled Natural Raw Almonds, USA grown and graded in accordance with USDA standards with similar varietal characteristics, uniform in size, clean, well dried, free from excessive defects, damage, and foreign material.
Grade: U.S. Extra No. 1 (21/25)
Ideal for food applications where the appearance of the almond is very important.
Organoleptic Characteristics:
Typical almond flavor, free from rancidity, off flavors, and odors.
Physical Characteristics:
U.S. Extra #1 | ||||
Chips & Scratches (%) | 5 | |||
Serious Damage (%) | 1.5 | |||
Other Defects (%) | 4 | |||
Split & Broken (%) | 1 | |||
Doubles (%) | 5 | |||
Dissimilar Varieties (%) | 5 | |||
Foreign Material (%) | .05 | |||
Dust & Fines (%) | .1 | |||
Metal or Glass | None Allowed |
Chemical Characteristics:
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Peroxide Value (meq/Kg.) | 2.0 | ||||
Free Fatty Acid (%) | 1.0 | ||||
Moisture (%) | 5.5 |
Microbiological Characteristics:
Aerobic Plate Count | 50,000/g. |
Yeast & Mold | 5,000/g. |
Coliforms | 1,000/g. |
E.Coli. | Negative |
Staphylococcus Aureus | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Packaging:
50 lb. Net corrugated cardboard cartons made of food grade material.
