Desiccated Coconut is the de-shelled , pared , washed, milled , blanched , dried, sifted and hygienically packed meat of tbe fresh and mature fruit of coconut (scientific name: Cocos nucifera L. )
Each pack is identified as to grade, production code/date and se1ial number . Other marking is stamped on the bag as required by buyer.
A. PHYSICAL
1. Colour : White, free from yellow specks or other discolourations
2. Flavour/odour : Mild and sweet characteristics of coconut, free of foreign flavours and odours.
3. Size : Extra fine granules of coconut
4. Granulation
No. of sieves (ASTM) % Retained On
Mesh I8 ( 1 .0 mm) 25 maximum
Pan 75 - I 00
B. CHEMlCAL
1. Moisture, % 3.0 Maximum
2. Total Fat (Dry Basis), % 40 - 50
3. Free Fatty Acid (as !auric) Dry basis, % 0.10 maximum
4. pH ( 1 0% dispersion) 6.1 - 6.7
5. Residual S02, ppm < 10
C. MICROBIOLOGICAL
1. Total Plate Count. cfu/gram 5,000 maximum
2. Yeast, cfu/gram 50 maximum
3. Moulds, cfu/gram 50 maximum
4. Entcrobacteriaceae, cfu/gram 100 maximum
5. Salmonella, per 50 gram Absence
6. E.coli. per 50 gram Absence
Desiccated Coconut is the de-shelled, pared, washed, milled, blanched , dried, sifted and hygienically packed meat of the fresh and mature fruit of coconut (scientific name: Cocos nucifera L. ) Each pack is identified as to grade, production code/date and serial number. Other marking is stamped on the bag as required by buyer.
1. Appearance & Colour : White, free from yellow specks
2. Flavor and Taste : Mild and sweet coconut flavor
3. Size : Fine granules of coconut
4. Physical Impurities : Not more than 8 Pcs/ 100 Gram
5. Total Fat : 65% +/- 2%
6. Particle Size :
Retained on 12 mesh Max 10 %
Retained on 20 mesh 80 %
Passed through 20 mesh Max 10 %
7. PH : 6.1 6.7
8. Moisture : Max 3 %
9. Microbiological Analysis :
Total Plate Count 5 X 103 cfu/ gr Max
Mould 0 cfu/g
Yeast 0/cfu/g
E.Coli Negative/25 g
Salmonella Negative/25 g
STORAGE & STABILITY
Shelf Life: 12 months from date of production under recommended storage conditions.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS
On pallets; in cool & dry (At maximum temperature of 30C); away from direct heat and sunlight; insect, rodent and odour free area; and in sealed bags.
Desiccated Coconut is the de-shelled, pared, washed, milled, blanched , dried, sifted and hygienically packed meat of the fresh and mature fruit of coconut (scientific name: Cocos nucifera L. )
Each pack is identified as to grade, production code/date and serial number. Other marking is stamped on the bag as required by buyer.
A. PHYSICAL
1. Colour : White, free from yellow specks or other discolourations
2. Flavour/odour : Mild and sweet characteristics of coconut, free of foreign flavours and odours
3. Size : Fine granules of coconut
5. Granulation :
No. of sieves (ASTM) % Retained On
Mesh 7 (2.8 mm) 0
Mesh 14 (l.4 mm) 10 maximum
Mesh 18 (l.O mm) 30 maximum
Pan 65 - 80
B. CHEMICAL
1. Moisture,% 3.0 Maximum
2. Total Fat (D1yBasis), % 45 - 55
3. Free Fatty Acid (as !auric) Dry basis, % 0.10 maximum
4. pH (10% dispersion) 6.1 - 6.7
5. Residual S02, ppm < 10
C. MICROBIOLOGICAL
1. Total Plate Count, cfu/gram 5,000 maximwn
2. Yeast, cfu/gram 50 maximum
3. Moulds, cfu/gram 50 maximum
4. Enterobacteriaceae , cfu/gram 100 maximwn
5. Salmonella, per 50 gram Absence
6. E.coli, per 50 gram Absence
Desiccated Coconut is the de-shelled , pared , washed, milled , blanched , dried, sifted and hygienically packed meat of tbe fresh and mature fruit of coconut (scientific name: Cocos nucifera L. )
1. Physical :
Color White
Flavour Pleasant coconut taste
Odour Pleasant coconut odour
Paring & Toasted Specks Max 2 pcs/100 gr
Husk & Sprout Type Fibre Max 6 pcs/50 kg
2. Chemical :
Moisture Content, % Max 3.0
Fat Content, % 65.0 ± 3.0
FFA, % Max 0.10
SO2, ppm Free or SO2 treated (50 ppm Max)
3. Microbiology :
Salmonella, Colony/gram Negative
E. Coli, Colony/gram Negative
TPC, Colony/gram Max 5000
Coliform, Colony/gram Max 50
Enterobacteriaceae, Colony/gram Max 100
Yeast, Colony/gram Max 50
Mold, Colony/gram Max 50
Desiccated Coconut is the de-shelled, pared, washed, milled, blanched , dried, sifted and hygienically packed meat of the fresh and mature fruit of coconut (scientific name: Cocos nucifera L. ) Each pack is identified as to grade, production code/date and serial number. Other marking is stamped on the bag as required by buyer.
1. Appearance & Colour : White, free from yellow specks
2. Flavor and Taste : Mild and sweet coconut flavor
3. Size : Fine granules of coconut
4. Physical Impurities : Not more than 8 Pcs/ 100 Gram
5. Total Fat : 45% +/- 3%
6. Particle Size :
Retained on 12 mesh Max 10 %
Retained on 20 mesh 80 %
Passed through 20 mesh Max 10 %
7. PH : 6.1 â?? 6.7
8. Moisture : Max 3 %
9. Microbiological Analysis :
Total Plate Count 5 X 103 cfu/ gr Max
Mould 0 cfu/g
Yeast 0/cfu/g
E.Coli Negative/25 g
Salmonella Negative/25 g
STORAGE & STABILITY
Shelf Life: 12 months from date of production under recommended storage conditions.
RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS
On pallets; in cool & dry (At maximum temperature of 30�°C); away from direct heat and sunlight; insect, rodent and odour free area; and in sealed bags.
