100% Natural Cashew, No additives or Preservatives
Cashew Nut Powder
100% Natural Cashew, No additives or Preservatives
General Information
| Ingredients | 100% Natural Cashew, No additives or Preservatives |
| Storage Condition | 18-25°C store in a cool dry place |
| Allergen Info | Contains Tree Nuts (Cashew). Processed in a facility that may also handle other tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame seeds. |
| Gluten Free Statement | The material is Gluten Free; No products containing gluten are handled, processed, or stored facility. |
Physical & Chemical Characteristics
| Parameter | Result | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Complies | Fine off-white/light beige powder | Visual |
| Odor | Complies | Characteristic nutty odor | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Complies | Mild, sweet, nutty | Organoleptic |
| Moisture Content (%) | 3.20% | ≤ 5.0% | AOAC 925.10 |
| Fat Content (%) | 47% | 40-50% | Soxhlet Method |
| Protein Content (%) | 19% | ≥ 15% | Kjeldahl Method |
| Ash Content (%) | 2.10% | ≤ 3.0% | AOAC 923.03 |
| Particle Size | Complies | 100% pass through 80 mesh | Sieve Analysis |
Microbiological Analysis
| Parameter | Result | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count (cfu/g) | <5000 | ≤ 10,000 cfu/g | ISO 4833 |
| Yeast & Mold (cfu/g) | <100 | ≤ 100 cfu/g | ISO 21527-2 |
| Coliforms (cfu/g) | <10 | ≤ 10 cfu/g | ISO 4832 |
| E. coli | Absent | Absent in 1g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent | Absent in 25g | ISO 6579 |
| Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2) | < 10 ppb | ≤ 20 ppb | HPLC |