Naturally dried
Orange River Sultanas (OR)
Greenish to amber brown, reasonably even colored, free flowing, seedless dried grapes. Tender, soft skinned, low sugar and sharp in flavour.
Naturally wind-dried out of direct sunlight.
Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specification
Description | Remarks | |
Ingredients | Dried Grapes (99.5%), Sunflower oil (0.5%) | |
Oil | High oleic, non-hydrogenated sunflower seed oil | |
Moisture Content | 14 - 17% Max (AOAC Official Method 972-20) | |
Colour | Greenish to golden amber | |
Water Activity Value | 0,55 - 0,62 aw (Method ISO 7238; EN 1132; ISO 2917) | |
PH level | 3.5 - 4.0 Accredited external laboratory (In-house Method) | |
Appearance | Reasonably even colour, free flowing greenish to golden amber lye dried seedless grapes | |
Flavour / Odor | Natural sweet flavour, no objectionable odors or flavours | |
Insect infestation | Nil | |
Shelf life | 1 year from packing date | |
Allergens | None | |
Storage conditions | Cool, dry area | |
Kosher Status | Product is certified as Kosher Parev by the Orthodox Union. | |
Halaal Status | Product is certified as Halaal by the National Independent Halaal Trust (NITH). | |
MSDS Statement | This product is a food ingredient manufactured in compliance with California Food and Drug regulations. It does not contain any hazardous substances or preparations, and as such does not require a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). | |
Non GMO Statement | Product is 100% free from genetically modified organisms | |
Country of Origin | South Africa |
Berry Count
Midget | 400 - 550 |
Medium/Select | 220 - 310 |
Bold | 120 - 200 |
Jumbo | < 120 |
Microbiological Parameters
ANALYSIS | METHOD | LIMITS | |
Bacillus cereus | WI-AN-081 based on ISO 7932:2004 | < 100 cfu/g | |
Coliforms | WI-AN-043 based on ISO 4832:2006 | < 200 cfu/g | |
E. coli | WI-AN-041 based on ISO 16649:2001 | No Growth | |
Enterobacteriaceae | WI-AN-044 based on ISO 21528:2004 | < 100 cfu/g | |
Listeria monocytogenes | WI-AN-079 (Precis Method) | Negative per 125g | |
Mould | WI-AN-084 based on ISO 21527:2008 | <1 500 cfu/g | |
Salmonella app | WI-AN-040 based on ISO 6579:2002 | Negative per 375g | |
Staphylococcus aureus | WI-AN-045 based on ISO 6888:1999 | No Growth | |
Total Plate Count | WI-AN-046 based on ISO 4833:2003 | Max 10, 000 cfu/g | |
Yeasts | WI-AN-084 based on ISO 21527:2008 | < 1 500 cfu/g |
Chemical Parameters
ANALYSIS | METHOD | LIMITS |
Aflatoxin (B1, B2, G1, G2) | WI-AN-017 (HPLC) | Max 4 ppb |
Aflatoxin B1 | WI-AN-017 (HPLC) | Max 2 ppb |
Heavy Metals | WI-AN-030 (ICP-MS) | Local: R.588 of 15 June 2018 |
Ochratoxin A | WI-AN-061 (HPLC) | Max 10 ppb |
Pesticide Residue | LC/MS Multi-residue | Local: R.334 of 7 April 2017 |
Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) | WI-AN-039 based on AOAC 990.28 | < 10mg/kg |
Limits of Metal Detection
| METAL | Metal Detector | Metal Detector |
Ferro | 1.6 mm | 3.5 mm |
Non-Ferro | 1.6 mm | 4.0 mm |
Stainless Steel | 2.0 mm | 4.5 mm |
End Product Packaging Specifications
Each box is properly and legibly marked. | |||
Information on carton | Packer Name & Address, Nett Weight, Kosher Stamp | ||
Information on label | Product, Weight, Lot number, Packing code, Packing date, Best before | ||
Nett Weight | 10kg | 12.5kg | 30LBS |
Packaging | Plastic bag within export carton box, sealed with coloured tape | ||