Ertimix 230 Vegetable Fat

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Ertimix 230 is a non-hydrogenated vegetable fat, manufactured by refining a blend of Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil and / or Coconut Oil. The process involves bleaching and deodorising the oil. The vegetable fat is texturised before it is filled into polythene lined cases.

Product specification

INGREDIENT LIST
Vegetable Oil

PACKAGING SHELF LIFE CODING

Ertimix 230 is contained in a polythene liner inside a 12.5kg net sealed fibreboard case.

Ertimix 230 should be stored in cool, dry conditions away from odorous materials. The product has a shelf life of at least 6 months.

Each case is clearly labelled with the product name, the net weight, a lot number and the best before date.

MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS

Ertimix 230 is produced at temperatures in excess of 100C and has a low water activity. It would not normally be expected to support microbial growth and is considered as a low microbiological risk. It is therefore not routinely microbiologically tested, but it would be expected to conform to the following: Total Viable Count Enterobacteriaceae Yeasts Moulds Salmonella <10/g <10/g <10/g <10/g Absent in 25g

Typical

<1000/g <10/g <50/g <50/g Absent in 25g

Specification

CHEMICAL STANDARDS
Moisture Peroxide Value Free Fatty Acid Iodine Value

Typical

0.1% maximum 1meq/kg maximum 0.1% maximum 39 45g iodine/100g fat

TYPICAL SOLID FAT CONTENT

Solid fat content

at 10C 48 - 59% at 20C 12 - 22% at 25C 2 9%

at 30C 1 6% at 35C 3% maximum

OTHER STANDARDS

Ertimix 230 should have a solid aerated crystalline texture and an off white colour. It should have a clean bland flavour, with an absence of off flavours, of odours and taints.

All specifications are subject to final confirmation by Garrett Ingredients Thornbury

Garrett Ingredients Thornbury, 3 Mead Court, Cooper Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 3UW email: sales@garrettingredients.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1454 411 446 Fax: +44 (0)1454 418 958 www.garrettingredients.co.uk