F Gutkind Carob Powder 5

F Gutkind Carob Powder 5 is a 100% natural food ingredient made of roasted and then finely ground carob pulp and is available in different colors which correspond to the grade of roasting. the carob pulp is obtained from carob beans which in turn are the fruit of the Carob tree. Carob powder has many benefits which include it is caffeine and theobromine free, very low in fat, high in fiber, residue free, nontoxic and fully compatible with other ingredients.

Ingredient Name: Carob Powder

Functions: Food Coloring

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Uses
  • Bakery products
  • Breakfast cereal
  • Chocolate
  • coatings and spreads
  • Coloring and Flavoring
  • Milk and soy shakes

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Powder (dark brown).
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic (in dil NH13)max. 1.0%-
Cadmium (in dil NH15)max. 1.0%-
Lead (in dil NH12)max. 1.0%-
Lead (in dil NH14)max. 1.0%-
Mercury (in dil NH19)max. 1.0%-
Moisture (in dil NH16)max. 1.0%-
Protein (in dil NH17)max. 1.0%-
Total Sugars (in dil NH18)max. 1.0%-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ash Contentmax. 4.5%-
Fat Contentmax. 4%-
Fibremin. 40%-
Moisture Contentmax. 4%-
Particlesize at 98%min. 75micron-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aflatoxinmax. 4ppb-
E. Colimax. 10ufc/gr-
SalmonellaAbsence--
Total Plate Countmax. 10000/gr-
Yeast and Mould Grammax. 1000ufc/gr-

Safety & Health

Safety

Product Safety: Innocuous.

Health and Safety: Innocuous.

Personal Safety: Innocuous. No special measures need to be taken.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Handling Information

Packaging: 25 or 50 kilo polythene lined propylene bags.

Storage: Due to being Hydroscopic the goods must not come in contact with water or rainfall and must be kept in a dry place.; Shelf Life: 2 years from date of manufacturing if kept in optimum storage conditions and original packaging.