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Standard Specification for Iranian raisins
Sun-Dried Raisins No 8 code RR08:(Size)RTUAAAM(C/B) (Weight code) (019)
Sun-Dried Raisins No 9 code RS09:(Size)RTUAAAM(C/B) (Weight code) (019)
Sun-Dried Raisins No 10 code RS10:(Size)RTUAAAMR(C/B) (Weight code) (019)
crop year 2024
scope
The crop year is 2024. The raisins can be utilized up to one year after receiving them.
The dried raisins are offered for direct consumption. It also covers raisins packed in bulk containers which are intended for repacking into consumer size containers.
Intended end use:
- Raisins are suitable for two years and upwards. Young under five years:
- Elderly over sixty-five years: suitable
- Pregnant women: suitable
- Those with immune deficiency: suitable.
- Diabetics: should avoid eating dried fruits due to high sugar content.
- Normal population: suitable
General product description:
Raisin is the product prepared from the sound dried grapes of the varieties conforming to the characteristics of the vitisvinifera L processed in an appropriate manner into a form of marketable raisin with or without coating with suitable optional ingredients.
The dried grapes or raisins:
- Shall be properly cleaned , whether washed or unwashed
- Shall be stemmed except for the form of cluster raisins
- May be dripped (unbleached) in lan alkaline lye and oil solution as an aid to drying.
- Shall be reduced in moisture to a level that will assure preservation of the product.
Materials used to make one unit:
| Units | Bulk | Consumer pack | ||
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| Carton weight | Package weight | Count per carton | ||
| Sultanas/ Raisins | 12.5 kg | 8 kg | 750 g | 32 |
| 10 kg | 4 kg | 750 g | 16 | |
| 5 kg | 6 kg | 1000 g | 6 | |
| 7 kg | 1000 g | 7 | ||
| Master carton: 6.1 kg Stand carton: 3.2 kg (Each master carton include 2 stand carton) | 400 g | Master carton: 16 Packs Stand carton: 8 packs |
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Definitions of defects:
- Piece of stem- portion of the branch or main stem could be embedded to the berries or loose.
- Cap-stem- small woody stem exceeding 3 mm or 1/8 inch in length which attaches the grape to the branch of the bunch and whether or not attached to a raisin.
- Immature or Undeveloped Raisins, Refers to raisins that
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- Are extremely light-weight berries, lacking in sugary tissue indicating incomplete development
- Are completely shriveled with practically no flesh
- May be hard
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| jumbo | 250-300 | Sultanas/Sun-dried raisins |
| standard | 300-370 | Sultanas/Sun-dried raisins |
| small | 500-670 | Sultanas/Sun-dried raisins |
Quality Certificates:
FSSC 22000 |
Double or Triple Washed, Laser Sorted, Selection on belt, X-ray Scanned and Metal Detected |
Organoleptic Requirements:
| Criteria | |
| Appearance | Composed of berries with the general appearance of the representative type |
| Color | As per color table on this specification sheet |
| Smell | Typical sultana aroma without any foreign smell or off odor |
| Taste | Typical raisin taste without any foreign taste |
| Consistency | Firm, not sticky, free-flowing |
Physical
| Item | Physical Properties | TARGET | RTU AAA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldy Berries (% by count) | 0.5 | 1.5 | |
| 2 | Damaged Berries (% by count) | 2 | 3 | |
| 3 | Undeveloped Berries (% by count) | 0.3 | 1 | |
| 4 | Sugared berries (% by count) | Before March | 0.2 | 1 |
| After March | 0.2 | 2 | ||
| 5 | Stones (mineral impurities) >2mm 2/1000 kg | Nill | 1 | |
| 6 | Caps stem (piece/100g) | Normal | 1 | 2 |
| Embedded | 1 | 4 | ||
| 7 | Stalks (pieces/12.5 kg) | 4-10mm | 1 | 2 |
| Larger than 10 mm | Nill | 1 | ||
| 8 | Berries with seed(% by count) | 0.5 | 1 | |
| 9 | Foreign Matter such as Plastic, etc(piece/100g) | Nill | 0 | |
| 10 | Extraneous Vegetable Material (piece/100g) | Nill | 1 | |
| 11 | Glass & Hazardous foreign matter | Absent | Absent | |
Chemical parameters
| Item | Description of chemical parameters | M:Absolute maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moisture % | 24 + 2 |
| 2 | Gross oil | 0.5 maximum |
| 3 | Sulphor Dioxide | 10 pmm maximum |
| 4 | Mycotoxins | |
| • Ocharatoxin | 10 ppb maximum | |
| • Aflatoxin | 4 ppb total with 2ppb B1 maximum | |
| * Sample according to EU regulation 401/2006 **Complies with EU regulation 1881/2006 ***The contaminants in food (England) regulation 2007 |
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| 5 | Heavy metals | |
| • Lead | 0.2 ppm (fresh fruit) | |
| • Cadmium | 0.05 ppm (fresh fruit) | |
| • Mercury | 0.5 ppm (fresh fruit, default level) | |
| *Complies with EU regulation 1881/2006 | ||
| 6 | Pesticide residues | |
| *Complies with EU 396/2005 and UK Regulations | ||
Microbiological properties
| Microbiological Items | N | C | M | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yeast & Mold | 5 | 2 | 102 | 102 |
| E. Coli (cfu/g) | 5 | 0 | Not found in 1 g | |
| Salmonella (cfu/g) | 1 0 | 1 0 | Absent in 25g | |
| Listeria monocytogenes (cfu/g) | 5 | 0 | 100 at end of shelf life | |
| Coliform (Enterobacteriaceae) (cfu/g) | 5 | 2 | 102 | 104 |
*Complies with EU regulation 2073/2005
n= number of samples. m= preferred maximum M= absolute maximum.C= number of results allowed between m and M.
**Not more than “C” result should exceed the value “m” and no result should exceed the value “M”.
Nutritional information per 100 grams
| Parameter | range | Parameter | range |
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| Energy value | 1361.4 kj | Total sugars • Glucose • Fructose • Sucrose | 75.8 g 35.85g 39.9g n.ng |
| 320.4 kcal | |||
| Fat • Of which saturated fatty acids | 0.4 g | ||
| Carbohydrates | 75.9 g | Protein | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 56 mg | Salt | 0.14 g |
| Potassium | 750 mg | calcium | 65 m |
| Total dietary fiber | 3.0 g | Ash | 3.0 g |
Fumigation
Container with goods is fumigated immediately prior to shipment with PH3 gas at a specific dosage and time according to the temperature.
- 2 GRAMS PH3 / CUBIC METRE FOR 4 DAYS AT 16°C-24°C
- 2 GRAMS PH3 / CUBIC METRE FOR 3 DAYS AT OVER 25°C
X-RAY SCANNER FOR BULK & CONSUMER PACK
Goods are X-Ray scanned during process. Minimum required sensitivity.
| Bulk | |
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| Parameters | Minimum detection size(sphere size) |
| Glass | 2mm |
| Ceramic | 2mm |
| Stainless steel | 1.5 mm |
| Consumer Pack | ||
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| Parameters | Minimum detection size (sphere size) | |
| Glass | 5 | |
| Ceramic | 0.7 mm | |
| Stainless steel | 1.5 mm | |
Metal Detection Bulk & in Line
Goods are metal detected after being packed inside cartons. Minimum required sensitivity
| Bulk | In line | |
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| Parameters | Minimum detection size(sphere size) | |
| Ferrous | 2.5 mm | 0.7 mm |
| Non-Ferrous | Cu: 3 mm Al: 3.5 mm | Cu: 3.2mm Al: 1.5 mm |
| Stainless steel | 3 mm | 2 mm |
Packaging
The cardboard should be clean and strong suitable for the packaging of goods. Cardboard cartons are supplied by AHS’s different carton suppliers who are part of AHT supplier control system. The suppliers name contact and address details are available at AHT supplier’s supplier system.
The polyethylene bags should be food-grade and shouldn’t be dirty and torn. The products are packed in cardboard boxes with inner polyethylene plastic bag, in blue or other non-transparent color. Cartons are clearly Marked according to Iranian Standard requirements and customers requirements. Packaging options other than 12.5 kg boxes (40*28*15 cm) are available.
Shelf life and storage instruction
- Production date: +18 months ( As per customer request, shelf life duration is optional. It should be informed to seller during ordering time)
- Keep in cool and dry ambient, stay away from sources of strong odors or which may breed insect.
Rotate stocks by using oldest first.
Genetically modified organisms
No Genetically modified organisms are permitted. The lab test is available upon request.
Allergens:
No allergen. As described in EU Regulation No.1169/2011.
