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      What is Diced Date?

      Diced Date is a diced date made from 95–99% date and 1–5% rice flour, produced in Pakistan. Organic diced dates from Pakistan and Tunisia for muesli and snacks.

      Key facts

      Ingredients95–99% date and 1–5% rice flour — GMO free
      OriginPakistan
      Product code (SKU)DAT-DIC-01
      Cutting Size4x4x4mm, 5x5x5mm, 8x8x8mm, 10x10x10mm, 12x12x12mm
      PackagingMAP (modified atmosphere packaging) in a Cardboard Box
      Shelf life1 year
      MoistureMax 18 %
      Water activity (aw)Max 0.65
      Aflatoxin B1Max 2 ppb (EC 2023/915)
      Total aflatoxinsMax 4 ppb (EC 2023/915)
      Ochratoxin AMax 2 ppb (EC 2023/915)
      SalmonellaAbsent in 25 g (Turkish Food Codex Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs)
      AllergensNone of the 14 EU-declarable allergens
      Allergen cross-contactSulphites (E220-E228) processed on the same line
      Nutrition per 100 gEnergy 282 kcal, Protein 2.5 g, Total Fat 0.4 g, Total Carbohydrate 75 g, Sodium 2 mg, Dietary Fibre 8.0 g
      HS code0804.10.00.00.00
      Annual capacity800 t/year
      Minimum order500 Kg
      Quality controlSorted using a Sortex machine; Screened three times using an X-ray machine; Analyzed by an accredited laboratory
      SpecificationSP-01 Rev.02 (02.01.2023)

      Common uses

      • Inclusion in breakfast cereals, muesli and granola
      • Ingredient for bakery: breads, cakes and muffins
      • Inclusion in cereal, snack and protein bars
      • Topping and mix-in for yoghurt and dairy desserts
      • Ingredient in trail mixes and snack blends

      Frequently asked questions

      What is Diced Date used for?
      Diced Date is used in inclusion in breakfast cereals, muesli and granola, ingredient for bakery: breads, cakes and muffins, inclusion in cereal, snack and protein bars, topping and mix-in for yoghurt and dairy desserts and ingredient in trail mixes and snack blends.
      What is the minimum order quantity for Diced Date?
      The minimum order quantity for Diced Date is 500 Kg.
      What is the shelf life of Diced Date?
      The shelf life of Diced Date is 1 year in its original unopened packaging (MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) in a Cardboard Box).
      What are the ingredients of Diced Date?
      Diced Date contains 95–99% date and 1–5% rice flour. All ingredients are GMO free.
      Does Diced Date contain allergens?
      No. Diced Date contains none of the 14 allergens that must be declared under EU Regulation 1169/2011. Cross-contact: Sulphites (E220-E228) is processed on the same equipment. Sulphured apricot is processed in the same production line. After cleaning the line, non allergenic products are processed.
      What are the mycotoxin limits for Diced Date?
      The specification limits are aflatoxin B1 max. 2 ppb, total aflatoxins max. 4 ppb and ochratoxin A max. 2 ppb, in line with EC 2023/915. Lots are tested for mycotoxins and a certificate of analysis can be provided for each lot.
      What are the moisture and water activity of Diced Date?
      Moisture max. 18 % and water activity (aw) max. 0.65.
      What is the nutritional value of Diced Date per 100 g?
      Per 100 g, Diced Date provides energy 282 kcal, protein 2.5 g, total fat 0.4 g, total carbohydrate 75 g, sodium 2 mg, dietary fibre 8.0 g, calcium 39 mg, iron 1 mg and vitamin C 0.4 mg.
      What are the microbiological criteria for Diced Date?
      The specification requires Salmonella absent in 25 g and E. coli <10 cfu/g, among other microbiological criteria listed in the product specification.
      Where is Diced Date produced?
      Diced Date is produced in Pakistan, with an annual production capacity of 800 t/year.
      Which options are available for Diced Date?
      Cutting Size: 4x4x4mm, 5x5x5mm, 8x8x8mm, 10x10x10mm and 12x12x12mm.
      How is the quality of Diced Date controlled?
      Quality control for Diced Date: sorted using a Sortex machine; screened three times using an X-ray machine; analyzed by an accredited laboratory. The product is produced to controlled specification SP-01; the full document is available on request.
      What is the HS code for Diced Date?
      The HS (customs tariff) code used for Diced Date is 0804.10.00.00.00.
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      Controlled specification SP-01 · Rev.02 (02.01.2023) — full document available on request.

      Physical Parameters

      Analyses are done in 1000 g sample.

      ParameterTargetMax / Limit
      Extraneous foreign material of vegetable origin over 2 mmAbsentMax 5 pieces (stems, seeds etc.) per 100 kg
      Other foreign material over 2 mmAbsentMax 1 piece per 100 kg
      Dangerous foreign materialAbsent
      Rice flour1-5 % (800 micron sieve below max 5 %)
      Cutting size1-3 mm, 2-4 mm chopped, 3-5 mm chopped; 4x4x4 mm, 5x5x5 mm, 8x8x8 mm, 10x10x10 mm, 12x12x12 mm

      Microbiological Analysis

      ParameterMax / LimitMethodReference
      Total Aerobic Plate CountMax. 50.000 cfu/gISO 4833-1YUCEBAS
      SalmonellaAbsent in 25 gISO 6579-1Turkish Food Codex Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs
      E. coli<10 cfu/gISO 16649-1 or 2Turkish Food Codex Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs
      ColiformsMax. 100 cfu/gISO 4832:2006YUCEBAS
      Yeast / MouldMax. 10.000 cfu/gISO 7954Turkish Food Codex Microbiological criteria for foodstuffs

      Chemical Analysis

      ParameterTargetMax / LimitMethodReference
      MoistureMax 18 %DFA (Dried Fruit Moisture Tester Serial No: A2089)YUCEBAS
      Water activity (aw)Max 0,65Dew point (Rotronic)YUCEBAS
      Aflatoxin B10 ppbMax 2 ppbRhone Diagnostics, HPLCEC 2023/915
      Aflatoxin total0 ppbMax 4 ppbRhone Diagnostics, HPLCEC 2023/915
      Ochratoxin A0 ppbMax 2 ppbR-Biopharm Application Note P14-V16EC 2023/915

      Residue Levels

      Heavy metal, Radioactivity, Pesticide, Pharmacological, dioxine and PCB

      ParameterTargetMax / LimitMethodReference
      LeadNegativeMax 0,1 mg/kgNMKL 161EC 2023/915
      CadmiumNegativeMax 0,05 mg/kgNMKL 161EC 2023/915
      Pesticide residuesSuitable with related legislationQuEChERS, AOAC 2007.01Pesticides EU-MRLs Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

      Ingredient Declaration

      Product%GMO Status
      Date95-99 (depends on cut size)GMO Free
      Rice Flour1-5 (depends on cut size)GMO Free

      Allergens — Food Intolerances

      ComponentAllergen in productAllergen processed on same equipmentAdditional information
      Cereals containing glutenNoNo
      EggsNoNo
      FishNoNo
      CrustaceansNoNo
      MolluscsNoNo
      PeanutsNoNo
      SoyaNoNo
      NutsNoNo
      CeleryNoNo
      MustardNoNo
      Sesame seedsNoNo
      LupinNoNo
      MilkNoNo
      Sulphites (E220-E228)NoYesSulphured apricot is processed in the same production line. After cleaning the line, non allergenic products are processed.

      Nutrition Data (100 g sample)

      NutrientPer 100 g
      Energy282 kcal
      Protein2,5 g
      Total Fat0,4 g
      Total Carbohydrate75 g
      Sodium2 mg
      Dietary Fibre8,0 g
      Calcium39 mg
      Iron1 mg
      Vitamin C0,4 mg

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