Description
BUCKWHEAT GROATS SPECIFICATION
This product shall comply in every respect with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Federal Laws, State laws, and the requirements of this specification.
Description
Buckwheat Groats are prepared from the buckwheat fruit in which the hull has been removed.
Physical Characteristics: | |
| Color: | Light green to tan/red. |
| Aroma: | Typical sweet buckwheat aroma. |
| Flavor: | Clean sweet buckwheat flavor |
| Purity: | 99.2% Min |
| Stones: | 0.05% Max |
| Foreign Material: | 0.60% Max |
| Unhulled Kernels: | 0.30% Max |
| Whole Groat: | 95.0% Min |
Chemical | |
| Moisture: | 17% Maximum |
Microbiological | |
| E. Coli: | <10 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Intended Use:
This product is intended for use as an ingredient. Further processing is required for food safety.
Packaging:
This product is normally packed in 50lb multi-walled paper bags or 2000lb poly totes. Product name, brand, and production code identify each bag.
Storage and Shelf-life:
The minimum shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture; when transported and stored in a clean, dry, infestation free environment. The product should be stored away from excess heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
Suitability Information:
- Non-GMO
- Kosher Pareve
- Halal Suitable
- Vegetarian Suitable
- Vegan Suitable
Country of Origin:
USA
Precautionary Allergen Statement:
Due to a minor risk of cross-contamination from agricultural practices, this product may come in contact with wheat and other grains containing gluten (rye, barley, oats, triticale, kamut, spelt and their hybridized strains). We cannot guarantee that this product is “Gluten Free”. Mustard seed and buckwheat seed share some of the same processing equipment. Procedures are in place to avoid cross-contamination within our facility.
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