evesa@nexo.es		GARLIC POWDER SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION Botanical Nomenclature:   Allium Sativum Preparation and Composition: The dehydrated garlic bulb is ground to a fine powder after the milling process 100% air dried garlic PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance and flavour: Cream-brown fine powder with the characteristic odour and flavour of garlic. No off notes Texture: A dry medium fine granular powder, slightly fibrous Moisture: < 12% Grade: Free from foreign matter. No additives Total Ash: < 10% Proteins (n x 6.25): 16.8% Carbohydrates: 72.7% Total Fat: 0.8% Heavy metals: Lead: < 10 ppm Arsenic: < 3 ppm MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARS: T.P.C.: < 100.000 col/g Yeasts and Moulds: < 1.000 col/g Coliforms: < 100 col/g E. Coli: Absent /g Humidity: Absent /10g Salmonella: Absent /25g CONTAINERS: 25 or 50 Kg polybags STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE: Stored in a cool, dry, food grade , free from strong odours, direct sunlight, and materials sensitive to tainting, it will maintain all its quality during 18 months