PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
• Product Name : Chickpeas (CP) • Net Weight : 320, 400 & 500 g
• Country of Origin : UAE • Drained Weight : 208, 260 & 325 g
• Primary Packaging : Stackable tin Can with EO/PL • Label Barcode :
lid. • Case Barcode :
• Product Description: Canned chickpeas in normal brine
(Low acid canned food), commercially sterilized.

# Can Sizes: 320, 400 & 500 g

INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Percentage
Chickpeas 9mm 65
Water 33.94
Salt 0.68
Sugar 0.34
Citric Acid (Acidity regulator) 0.02
Calcium di sodium EDTA (E385 for Colour retention) 200 ppm

FINISHED PRODUCT CRITERIA

Parameters Frequency of Method of Green Amber Red
sampling assessment
Net weight Every hour during Weight of the total 320-325 g 317-319 g < 317 g
processing and product including 400-405 g 397-399 g < 397 g
every lot while sauce.
releasing 500-505 g 497-499 g < 497 g

Drained weight Every hour during Pour the content in a 208-213 g 202-207 g < 202 g
processing and mesh and allow the
260-265 g 254-259g < 254 g
every batch while sauce to drain. Wash
releasing mildly and take the 325-330 g 319-324 g < 319 g
weight of the beans.

pH Every batch Measure the sauce 5-6 - More than 6

using Ph meter less than 5

Brix Every batch Measure the sauce 7-9 9-11 More than 11
using brix meter
Vacuum Every batch Punch the can using a 5-10 4-5 Less than 4
vacuum gauge and
take the reading
Percentage Every batch Separate the defect Max 1% - More than 1%
discolored and measure
Percentage broken Every batch Separate the defect Max 2% - More than 2%

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and measure
Percentage loose Every batch Separate the defect Max 1% - More than 1%
skin and measure
Percentage Every batch Separate the defect Max 1% - More than 1%
Blemished and measure
Percentage Mashed Every batch Separate the defect Max 1% - More than 1%
and measure
Contrasting variety Every batch Separate the defect Nil
and measure
Extraneous matter Every batch Check for extraneous Nil
matter in the sample
Matting Every batch Check for matting in Nil
the sample
Colour of beans Every batch Organoleptic Yellow Slightly Very dark
brown. brown to
black
Colour of brine Every batch Organoleptic Clear/ Slightly Blackish
Slightly brown
Yellowish
Sauce consistency Every batch Organoleptic Smooth Smooth with Very thick
some beans
particles
Product taste Every batch Organoleptic Characteristic Characteristic Hard beans
of chickpeas of chickpeas and hard skin
with soft with soft
beans and no beans and
hard skin slightly hard
skin

FOOD SAFETY CRITERIA

Hazards limit
Physical Free from physical contaminants such as metal, glass,
plastic, wood chips and other foreign materials
Aflatoxin Not present
Allergen May contain sulphite and Sesame
Pesticides Comply the legal limit.
Heavy metals Arsenic <1 mg/Kg, Mercury <0.1 mg/Kg, Lead <0.1
mg/Kg, Tin <250 mg/Kg
Microbial criteria Commercially Sterile
Aerobic Plate Count (Cfu/g) <10
Anaerobic Plate Count (Cfu/G) <10
Direct Microscopic Examination – Normal

CUSTOMER SUITABILITY

Suitability for vegetarians Yes Halal certified Yes

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GMO free Yes Kosher certified No

BPA NI Yes HACCP certified Yes
Artificial color No Allergen warning Sulphite & Sesame

PACKAGING

Primary Packaging
Tin Can with food grade white epoxy lacquer inside and outside no lacquer.
Can height: 90.5, 102, 126 mm
Can diameter EO/PL side: 73 mm
Can diameter Plain end: 70 mm
Beaded can body for improved strength.

Secondary packaging Size Tray (12 Pcs) Carton (24 Pcs)

Net Weight Gross Weight Net Weight Gross Weight
320 g NA NA 8.01 kg 9.230 kg
400 g 4.92 kg 5.52 kg 9.97 kg 11.170 kg
450 g NA NA NA NA
500 g 6.269 kg 6.953 kg 12.512 kg 13.880 kg
Labeling Instruction Product Name, Ingredients List, weight, Manufacture details, Country of Origin,
Allergen Declaration, Serving Suggestion, Storage condition.

STORAGE CONDITION
Store in ventilated dry place in ambient temperature.
Once the container is open, keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days.

SHELF LIFE
24 Months from the date of production

INTENDED USE
Can be used for consumption directly or after mixing with other ingredients. Sold to retail outlets, institutions and
food serving outlets, can be consumed by high-risk category and small children, elderly and immuno-compromised
groups.

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NUTRITIONAL FACT

Nutrition Facts
servings per container
Serving size 1/2 cup (130g)
Amount per serving

Calories 120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 340mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars 2%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 230mg 6%

* The % Daily value(DV) tells you how much nutrient in

a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories
a day is used for general nutrition advice

Authorized by: Canute Mathias

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