SUDANESE HIBISCUS FLOWERS TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION Guidelines Description Description Sudanese Hibiscus Flowers (sabdariffa) Packaging Item is typically packed in 50 lb. poly (or less) lined multi-walled sacks (adequately protecting product for shipment) Raw ingredient sample: (a)Visual Purple-red colour. (b)Aroma Floral, berry-like aroma. Free from objectionable off-odours. (c)Texture Lump free, free flowing particles Prepared sample: (a)Visual Clear, deep red solution with some background purple hues. Blue hues are undesirable. (b)Aroma Slight berry aroma. (c)Flabor A well balanced, tart and astringent flavor. Some cranberry notes as well as a slight drying effect. Not excessively tart, acidic or bitter. Should be free of off-flavours and other undesirable spice/botanical notes. Testing Parameters: Test Units: Specifications (a) Free Flow Density G/CC Minimum 0.45, Maximum 0.60 (b) Moisture 12% (c) Total Ash 10% (d) Acid Insoluble Ash 1.5% (e) Sieve Analysis 5 Min Rotate Thru US#20 95.0% Thru US#60 5.0% (f) Insect Fragments each 400 (g) Whole Insects (field/storage) each 25/5 (h) Salmonella negative (i) Coliform 2 of 5 over 10 CFU, 0 of 5 over 100 CFU (j) E. coli (MPN) 2 of 5 over 3 CFU, 0 of 5 over 20 CFU (k) E. coli (Film) 0 of 5 over 10 CFU (l) S. Aureus 1 of 5 over 100 CFU, 0 of 5 over 1000 CFU (m) Standard Plate Count 0 of 5 over 1,000,000 CFU (n) Yeast/Mould 0 of 5 over 10,000 CFU
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.), is an annual herb that belongs to the umbel family (Apiaceae), and Known locally in Sudan as Kazbra. It displays broad adaptation as a crop around the world, growing well under many different types of soil and weather conditions, even at extreme latitudes and elevations. Coriander has long been cultivated in the Mediterranean region, southern Europe, Asia Minor and the Caucasus. It is found wild in Egypt and the Sudan. In recent years; principal commercial coriander producers included Russia, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina and Sudan. Coriander seeds Contents: Coriander seed oil is included among the 20 major essential oils in the world market and its commercial value depends on its physical properties, chemical composition, and aroma .The essential-oil content of the dried fruits varies from very low (0.03%) to a maximum report of 2.7% . Linalool is the main volatile compound in seeds, typically constituting more than 50% of the total essential oil. Fatty acids are also important components of coriander seeds; the main fatty acids detected in coriander, in decreasing order, are petroselenic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic acids.Furthermore, cleavage of the unusual double bond in petroselenic acid leads to the production of lauric acid, to obtain surfactants and edible products, and adipic acid for nylon synthesis. Residues from distillation can be used for livestock feed, and the fatty acids also have potential uses as lubricants. Specifications of Coriander seeds Color: Yellowish Brown Color Volatile oil : 0.3 % Total Essential Extract : 11- 25 % SO2 Residues : A maximum value of 10 ppm is allowed Ash. Max 7 % Moisture Max. 10 % 100% free from pesticide residue
Description: Gum Arabic is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal L. Willdenow. Organoleptic data: Tasteless, odourless Appearance: Pale amber gum nodules Moisture content : 15.0 % Total ash 4 % Acid insoluble ash : 0.5 % Acid insoluble matter : 0.5 % pH 4.1 - 4.8 Starch or dextrin Absent Tannin-bearing gums Absent Arsenic < 3 mg/kg Lead < 2 mg/kg Cadmium < 1 mg/kg Mercury < 1 mg/kg Heavy metals < 20 mg/kg Viscosity (25% w/w solution) 70 - 90 cps (Brookfield LVT-Sp1-30RPM-20 C) Specific optical rotation +51 to +58 (rotation10% w/w aqueous solution)
Description: Gum Arabic is the dried gummy exudation of high molecular polysaccharides obtained from the stems and branches of Acacia senegal L. Willdenow. Organoleptic data: Tasteless, odourless Appearance: Pale amber gum nodules Moisture content : 15.0 % Total ash : 4 % Acid insoluble ash : 0.5 % Acid insoluble matter : 0.5 % pH 4.1 : 4.8 Starch or dextrin Absence Tannin-bearing gums Absence Arsenic < 3 mg/kg Lead < 2 mg/kg Cadmium < 1 mg/kg Mercury < 1 mg/kg Heavy metals < 20 mg/kg Viscosity (25% w/w solution) 70 - 110 cps (Brookfield LVT-Sp1-30RPM-20 C) Specific optical rotation -25 to -35 (rotation10% w/w aqueous solution
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DESCRIPTION Guidelines Description Description Sudanese Hibiscus Flowers (sabdariffa) Packaging Item is typically packed in 50 lb. poly (or less) lined multi-walled sacks (adequately protecting product for shipment) Raw ingredient sample: (a)Visual Purple-red colour. (b)Aroma Floral, berry-like aroma. Free from objectionable off-odours. (c)Texture Lump free, free flowing particles Prepared sample: (a)Visual Clear, deep red solution with some background purple hues. Blue hues are undesirable. (b)Aroma Slight berry aroma. (c)Flabor A well balanced, tart and astringent flavor. Some cranberry notes as well as a slight drying effect. Not excessively tart, acidic or bitter. Should be free of off-flavours and other undesirable spice/botanical notes. Testing Parameters: Test Units: Specifications (a) Free Flow Density G/CC Minimum 0.45, Maximum 0.60 (b) Moisture 12% (c) Total Ash 10% (d) Acid Insoluble Ash 1.5% (e) Sieve Analysis 5 Min Rotate Thru US#20 95.0% Thru US#60 5.0% (f) Insect Fragments each 400 (g) Whole Insects (field/storage) each 25/5 (h) Salmonella negative (i) Coliform 2 of 5 over 10 CFU, 0 of 5 over 100 CFU (j) E. coli (MPN) 2 of 5 over 3 CFU, 0 of 5 over 20 CFU (k) E. coli (Film) 0 of 5 over 10 CFU (l) S. Aureus 1 of 5 over 100 CFU, 0 of 5 over 1000 CFU (m) Standard Plate Count 0 of 5 over 1,000,000 CFU (n) Yeast/Mould 0 of 5 over 10,000 CFU
Hashab Gum Grade No.1 with below Specifications: - Cleaned Grade - Medium to Small Size Modules - Loss on Drying: Max 15% - Total Ash: max 4% - Nitrogen Content: 0.24 to 0.41% - Protein Content: 1.58 to 2.7% - Arsenic: Max 3mg/kg - Lead: Max 10mg/kg - Heavy Metal: Max 40mg/kg
