1.0 Product information
1. Ingredients: Ginger (55%), cane sugar
Note: The % ginger is calculated on the in-going weight of ingredients and does not take into account any moisture loss.
Criteria | Specification |
Piece size | Customization |
Fibre | Minimal visible fibre. The visible hard fibre<10% |
Colour | Due to natural variation, colour will range from light golden yellow to dark honey. |
Flavour | Characteristic, sweet spicy flavour, free from off or objectionable flavours. |
2.0 Product analysis - Physical characteristics
3.0 Product analysis - Chemical characteristics
Criteria | Specification |
Brix | 72-94 |
pH | 3.8-4.3 |
Sulphur dioxide | <10ppm |
Water Activity | <0.70Aw |
Moisture | 08-18% |
4.0 Product analysis - Microbiological characteristics
Criteria | Target | Maximum |
Total Viable Count | <100 /g | <1,000 /g |
Osmophilic yeast | <100 /g | <100 /g |
Yeasts & Moulds | <100 /g | <100 /g |
Coliforms | -- | <0.3 /g |
E.coli | -- | <0.3 /g |
Staph. Aureus: | -- | <1/ g |
Salmonella | -- | Absent in 25g |
Aflatoxin: | -- | B1 < 2 ppb, Sum of B1, B2, G1, G2 < 4 ppb |
Ochratoxin | -- | 2 ppb |
5.0 Contaminants
5.1 Heavy Metals – This product shall be free from heavy metals in amounts that may represent a hazard to human health as per the following table.
Heavy Metal | Max. Residue Limit. |
Arsenic | 0.2 mg/kg |
Mercury | 0.01 mg/kg |
Cadmium | 0.1 mg/kg |
Lead | 0.1 mg/kg |
5.2 Pesticide Residues – Pesticide residues should been tested by the third part (ISO certified lab.) at the beginning of the crop. The test result should meet the national food safety standard of China and EU. It is available for customers’ infor- mation.
6.0 Dietary data
6.1 Nutritional panel
Nutrient | Ginger per 100g |
Energy (Kj) | 1400 |
Protein (g) | <0.2 |
Fat – Total (g) | <0.2 |
Saturated fat (g) | 0 |
Trans fat (g) | 0 |
Cholesterol (mg) | 0 |
Carbohydrate - Total (g) | 82 |
Sugars (g) | 76 |
Dietary Fibre (g) | 2 |
Sodium (mg) | 17 |
6.2. Allergen Information
Allergen | Present Yes/No |
Cereals containing gluten & their products | No |
Crustacea, molluscs & their products | No |
Egg & egg products | No |
Fish & fish products | No |
Milk & milk products | No |
Peanuts, soybeans & their products | No |
Added sulphites in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more | No |
Tree nuts & sesame seeds & their products | No |
Celery & derivatives | No |
Mustard & mustard products | No |
Cinnamon | No |
Lupin | No |
7.0 Special Interest Groups
Interest Group | Status |
Kosher certified | Yes |
Certified Organic | No |
Suitable for Coeliacs | Yes |
Suitable for Vegetarians | Yes |
Suitable for Vegans | Yes |
Genetically Modified | No |
8.0 Packaging, Storage & Shelf-life Information.
8.1. 5kg*4/carton, with plastic liners inside. 20kg/carton.
8.2 Storage.
1. The optimum storage condition for crystallized ginger is cool and dry with a temperature range of 0-30°C with a relative humidity of 40-60%.
2. Store away from heat sources, including sunlight, and contaminating odours.
8.3 Shelf Life
8.3.1 Unopened product that has been handled and stored in the recommended fashion has a two-year shelf life.
8.3.2 Opened product can be stored in its original (resealed) packaging under conditions listed above up to a total of two years from the packed on date.
8.4 Labelling
8.4.1 Packs are labelled with the product spec., cut size, pack type, and net weight.
8.4.2 The packed on date or batch number is included on the product label. This information is used as the means of product traceability.
9.0 Safety.
9.1 Product manufactured in accordance with third party certified HACCP and BRC Food Standards.
9.2 This product possesses no chemical, fire, explosion or health hazards.
General Statement: The products meet all relevant EU regulations.
