1. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

FLAVOR	Charactheristic, free of off-flavors
COLOR	Charactheristic
pH	6,8 - 7,3
MOISTURE	Max. 1,5 %
FAT	Min 50%
FINENESS #200 mesh screen	Min. 97 %
ASH	Max. 7,0 %
SHELL	Max. 1,75 %

 2. MICROBIOLOGICALSPECIFICATIONS

AEROBIC PLATE COUNT (APC)	Max 1 x 104 UFC/g
YEAST AND MOLD	Max 1 x 10² UFC/g
TOTAL COLIFORM	Max. 10 NMP/g
FECAL COLIFORM	< 1/g

 2. PACKING

The product is packed in multi-layer kraft paper bags and 25 Kg net weight each bag.

3. STORAGE

The product must be stored in a dry, ventilated and covered area.

4. SHELF-LIFE

The product has a shelf life of 12 months, under normal conditions of storage.

5. REGISTER

The product does not need to be registered at Ministry of Health, as per Annex 1 of the Resolution # 23, dated March 15 th 2001.

6. REFERENCES

Methodologies used: Association of Official Analytical Chemists 14 th Edition, 1982.

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