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Red Oak Foods IQF Cooked Chickpeas

Red Oak Foods IQF Cooked Chickpeas are pressure-cooked and then quickly frozen at the peak of their cooking, resulting in a high-quality Ready-To-Eat bean. These chickpeas are ideal for use in a variety of industrial applications without the need to open metal cans or drain any liquid. They have a shelf life of 18 months in their original frozen state.

Ingredient Name: Chickpeas, Cooked

Physical Form: Solid

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified

Features: Individually Quick Freezing(IQF), Ready-To-Use

End Uses: Frozen Meals

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
No off odors
Flavor
Typical chickpea flavor with, slightly sweet, earthy, and nutty notes
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Genus listeriaNegative-AOAC RI 041101
SalmonellaNegative-AOAC RI 960801
Coliforms10.0cfu/gAOAC 966.23
Escherichia colimax. 10cfu/gAOAC 966.23
APCmax. 10,000cfu/gAOAC 966.23
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy164.0kcal/100g-
Total Fat2.59g/100g-
Saturated Fat0.269g/100g-
Carbohydrates27.42g/100g-
Fiber7.6g/100g-
Sugars4.8g/100g-
Protein9.01g/100g-
Cholesterol0.0mg/100g-
Vitamin D0.0mg/100g-
Calcium49.0mg/100g-
Iron2.89mg/100g-
Potassium291.0mg/100g-
Sodium7.0mg/100g-
Specifications

Sample Size 200 grams

Specification Quality Limit Critical Limit Method
Total % Defects 10% 15% by weight
Broken 5% 10% by weight
Skin Variety Defects 5% 10% by weight
Wrinkles 3% 5% by weight
Blemishes 1% 5% by weight
E.V.M 0.10% 0.10% by weight
Tactile Evaluation % Defect 10% 15% by weight
Hard Beans 2% 4% by weight
Firm Beans 5% 15% by weight
Mushy Beans 5% 15% by weight

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Primary Packaging: Food Grade PE
  • Secondary Packaging: Case or Tote

 

SKU

  • 1200 lbs tote: 9080
  • 40 lbs cases: 9081

 

Label

  • Tote/case labels must include statement of identity, lot number, manufacturer’s name and address, GTIN # or UPC, net quantity, and ingredients.
  • Pallet tags must include lot number.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
547 Days
Storage Information
  • The merchandise must not show evidence of improper storage or handling such as refrozen, discolored, or dehydrated product.
  • Storage Instructions: Keep Frozen

Freezing : Rehydrated beans are frozen promptly after cooking using an IQF tunnel, 10-minute minimum freeze time.