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.
