Turmeric Powder
Città: LV, Marupe
Physical & Chemical Characteristics
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
Moisture, present by mass | 12% max | 6.92% |
Extraneous matter, present by mass* | Not contained | Confirmed |
Total ash on dry mass, present by mass | 9% max | 8.70% |
Acid insoluble ash on dry basis, present by mass | 1.5% max | 1.41% |
Fineness, passing through sieve 300 μm | 98% min | 99.74% |
Colouring power, expressed as curcuminoids content on dry mass, present by mass | 1.0% min | 1.46% |
Microbiological Tests
Analysis Item | Specification | Result |
E. coli | Absent in 0.01g | < 1 × 10¹ cfu / g |
Salmonella spp. | Absent in 25.0g | Absent in 25.0g |
Total aerobic plate count | < 10⁶ cfu/g | 2.2 × 10⁵ cfu/g |
Yeasts | < 10⁴ cfu/g | < 1 × 10³ cfu/g |
Moulds | < 10⁴ cfu/g | < 1 × 10³ cfu/g |
Mycotoxins
Analysis Item | Specification |
Aflatoxin B1 | ≤ 5 ppb |
Sum of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 | ≤ 10 ppb |
Ochratoxin A | ≤ 15 ppb |
Heavy Metals
Analysis Item | Specification |
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 1.5 mg/kg |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 0.05 mg/kg |
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Analysis Item | Specification |
Benzo(a)pyrene | ≤ 10 ppb |
Sum of PAHs: benzo(a)pyrene, benzo(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene | ≤ 50 ppb |
Packaging & Storage
Analysis Item | Specification |
Outer packaging | PP bag with PE inner |
Recommended storage conditions | To be kept sealed in a dry, clean, cold and dark place |
Shelf life from manufacture | 48 months |
GMO Statement
Analysis Item | Specification |
GMO Statement | Does not contain or use genetically modified ingredients or derivatives |
Pesticide Residue Statement
Analysis Item | Specification |
Pesticide Residue Statement | Complies with EU Regulation 396/2005 |
Sterilization Agents
Analysis Item | Specification |
Sterilization Agents | Not treated by ethylene oxide, methyl bromide or ionization. Steam sterilization only permitted. |
Allergen Information
| Allergenic foods and derivatives | Used to produce materials | Potential contact with materials | Conclusion (Allergen risk under control or not) |
Peanuts and products | No | No | Yes |
Crustaceans and products | No | No | Yes |
Fish and products | No | No | Yes |
Eggs and products | No | No | Yes |
Nuts and products | No | No | Yes |
Milk and products | No | No | Yes |
Soybeans and products | No | No | Yes |
Celery and products | No | No | Yes |
Cereals containing gluten and products | No | No | Yes |
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | No | No | Yes |
Sesame seeds and products | No | No | Yes |
Mustard and products | No | No | Yes |
Lupin and products | No | No | Yes |
Molluscs and products | No | No | Yes |
Nutritional Values (per 100 g)
Energetic value (kJ/kcal) | 1481/354 |
Fat (g) | 9.9 |
of which saturated fatty acids (g) | 3.1 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 64.9 |
of which sugars (g) | 3.2 |
Fiber (g) | 2.1 |
Protein (g) | 7.8 |
Salt (calculated from Na) (mg) | 38.0 |