1. Definition of product:
100% IQF green peas, origin of China. Fully mature ripe pea which is quick frozen and contain a minimum of 97% whole peas, 3% broken rate, products to be fully inspected.
2. Packaging:
(1) Pack size: 1x10kg bulk or small retail package as per client’s request.
(2) Pack type: Export standard outer case, no nails, flaps are to be sealed with self-adhesive freezer stable tape, the cartons is waterproof, new polythene food grade liner.
3. Storage and shelf life conditions:
Products must be kept at a temperature of minus 18DC or less to maintain its required condition and attain a shelf life of 24 months in unopened packs.
4. Physical Description:
(1) Color: green, color is consistent throughout the entire load, no color is changed after defrosted.
(2) Odor/Flavor: Typical of peas, free from any foreign taints and odors.
(3): Appearance: whole, sound, firm, no moldy and overripe, clumps, no ices on the surface of peas.
(5) Size: 7-11mm. Oversize is 3%, undersize is 3%.
5. Microbiological Description:
(1) T.V.C.<20000/G
(2) Yeast <200CFU/G
(3) Molds <200CFU/G
(4) Salmonella Spp NIL
(5) Pathogenic bacteria NIL
(6) Coliforms NIL
(7) E. coli NIL
Product is to be microbiologically sound and fit for human consumption.
6. Specification tolerances as listed below:
Defect Description Specification per 10kgs (average results)
Unripe: max 2%
Overripe: max 2%
Blemish minor: max 2%
Damaged/Broken peas: Max 3%
Insect: NIL
EVM/FM: NIL