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Document Title Material Specifications-Ingredients

Product Description Sweet Potato Flour15Kg

Material Code 456093
Alternative Code(s)

1.0 Characteristics:
1.1 Sensory Characteristics

Items Specifications Test Method

Colour Beige to Dark Orange Visual
Appearance and Texture Homogeneous powder without any impurity Organoleptic
Flavour (Taste and Aroma) Characteristic Organoleptic

1.2 Physiochemical Characteristics

Items Specifications

Humidity <8.0 %
Particle Size (60 mesh) ≥ 95.0%

1.3 Microbiological Characteristics

Items Specifications

Standard Plate Count <50,000 cfu/g

Mold Count <500 cfu/g
Yeast Count <500 cfu/g
E.Coli Absent/25g
Salmonella Absent/25g

1.4 Heavy Metals

Items Specifications
Lead Not more than 1 ppm
Mercury Not more than 0.1 ppm
Arsenic Not more than 0.5 ppm
Cadmium Not more than 1 ppm
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Nutritional Information Panel

Items Quantity per 100gm (Typical)

Energy 1524.5 kJ
Protein 7.6 g
Total Fat 2.4 g
- Saturated 0.6 g
Total Carbohydrate 77.8 g
- Sugar 8.1 g
Sodium 60 mg

Description

Sweet Potato Flour (Ipomea batata)

Intended Consumer’s Use

It is used as super food, functional food, and nutritional supplement.

Ingredients List / Ingredients Declaration

Sweet Potato Root (100%)

Country of Origin

Product of Peru

Shelf Life

24 months with recommended storage

Grain based products are highly susceptible to stored product pests. Infestation can be caused as
a result of poor handling practices, delayed transit or prolonged storage periods.

Advisory Declarations

Vegetarian Suitable
Vegan Suitable
Organic Not Suitable Conventional Product
Genetic Modification Does not require labelling in accordance with FSANZ
Standard 1.5.2
Irradiation Does not require labelling in accordance with FSANZ
Standard 1.5.3
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Compliance / Legal Requirements

Complies with all relevant sections of FSANZ Code

2.0 Package, Label, Delivery and Receival, Storage and Transportation

Package

Primary packaging: Polyethylene Bag

Net Weight: 10 Kg

Secondary packaging material: Carto box

After opening bag during sampling, seal the bag properly to prevent exposure of the contents.
Contents of a resealed bag should be used within 3 months after resealing.

Label

The package label should indicate the following information:

Product Name; Net Weight; Manufacturer Name and Address; Contact Information; Batch
Number; Production Date; Best Before Date; Bar Coding; Storage Requirements

Delivery and Receival

Delivery should be received into designated place or warehouse.

After inspection, Warehouse staff accepts the material and stored in designated area.

Storage Requirements

Store in a cool, ventilated, dry room, away from direct light, at ambient conditions, in clean,
odour-free area and protected from outside environment, vermin and cereal grain pests.

Ideal storage temperature: 20 – 250 C and relative humidity between 45-65%

Must NOT be stored together with toxic, hazardous, harmful, corrosive, smelly or volatile
materials.
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Transport

Transport vehicles should be clean and dry. Food ingredients must be transported in covered
vehicles to avoid rain and sun exposure.
Must NOT be transported together with toxic, hazardous, harmful, corrosive, smelly or volatile
materials.

Safety and Handling

There are no known risks associated with handling or processing of this product.

7.0 Record of Changes

Version Date Changes / Notes

V1 11 May 2018 Initial version