Organic Annatto Seed - Whole
- Product Information
- Product : Annatto Seed - Whole
- Latin : Bixa orellana
- Additional Ref : NA
- Constituents/Plant Part : Seed
- Country of Origin 1 : India
- Cultivation Technique : ORGANIC
- *Please note that the country of origin may differ from that specified due to seasonal shortages
- Organoleptic Description
- Appearance : Rust-red pyramidal seeds
- Texture : N/A
- Flavour : Indistinct
- odour : Faint, sweet
- Type : Typical
- Processing
- Drying Method : Warm Air
- Cut Size : Uncut
- Further Treatment : None
- Full batch traceability is available
- Microbiological Analysis
- Products are subject to routine organoleptic and microbiological analysis. Certificates of analysis are available on request.
- Organic Partners Maximum Acceptable
- Microbiological Limits (cfu/g), * Not routinely Tested
- Micro Tested : .
- TVC : 1.00E+07
- E Coli : 1.00E+02
- Salmonella : Negative in 25g
- Yeasts : 1.00E+05
- Moulds : 1.00E+05
- * Staph Aureus : <20
- * Enterobacteriacae : 1.00E+05
- Metal Detection
- Products are subject to routine metal detection
- Metal Detector Sensitivity Fe 3.5mm, Non Fe 5.5mm, S/S 5.0mm
- Packaging
- Outer Liner: White polypropylene Sack
- Outer Seal: Non Resealable Cable Tie
- Inner Liner: Blue Polythene Liner
- Inner Seal: Releasable Cable Tie
- In addition to the above please note the following:
- All bags are clearly identified to show contents, weight, batch/lot number and cultivation technique.
- Recommended Shelf Life
- Recommended Shelf Life From Date Of Sale : 3 years +
- Product Shelf Life Recommendations*: Uncut Herbs: 2 1/2 years
- Processed/Cut Herbs and Spices: 2 years
- Seeds and Roots: 3 years
- Recommended Storage*: Protect from exposure to pests and extremes of moisture, light and temperature.
- Optimal: Temperature, light and humidity controlled. Stored so as to allow free air flow around product.
- Free From Declaration
- This product is free from the following : All animal products and by products including.
Any bovine products or by products (including milk and milk derivatives).
Eggs or egg derivatives.
Fish/crustaceans/molluscs and their derivatives.
Cochineal.
Gluten, wheat or wheat derivatives.
Maize or maize derivatives.
Soya or soya derivatives.
Artificial colours and artificial flavourings.
Added natural colours and natural flavourings.
Preservatives (including sulphites, benzoates etc).
Antioxidants.
MSG and other glutamates.
Yeast or yeast extract.
Added salt and added sugars.
Nuts and their derivatives including cold pressed nut derived oils.
Seeds and their derivatives including cold pressed seed derived oils.
- GMO Declaration
- This product is not genetically modified nor does it contain genetically modified processing agents. This has been verified by the following ,measures:
- 1. Traceability/Identity preservation system (including adequate separation)
- 2. Equivalent declaration from previous supplier
- Dietary Info
- This product is suitable for the following diets:
- Vegetarian and ovo-lacto vegetarian Low Sodium
- Vegan, Diabetic, Coeliac
- Organic Certification
- Organic Partners is certified by the Soil Association for the importation, processing and distribution of the named product.
- Soil Association Certification Number : P9397
- Declaration
- I declare that the information given is believed to be correct as of the date : 26 Jan 2007
- Name: Mike Brook
- Position: Managing Director
