INTERNATIONAL COCONUT CORPORATION

   STANDARDS:  

    A. PHYSICAL

       1. Color-              white, free from yellow specs

       2. Flavor-             mild and sweet, no off flavor

       3. Particle Size:

                                 US#10            none

                                     #14            10% maximum

                                      #16            10% to 29%

                                     #20            29% to 48%

                                      #30            20% to 35%

                                       Pan           10% Maximum

    B. Chemical

       1. Moisture                                3.5% Maximum

       2. Fat (dry basis)                       67% to 71% 

       3. Free fatty acid (as oleic)        0.15%

       4. Ph                                          6.1 to 6.7

      5. Sodium Metabisulfite          Less than 10 ppm.

    C. MICROBIOLOGICAL

        1.  Standard Plate Count        5000/gm max.

        2.  Mold                                       50/gm max.

        3.  Yeast                                   100/gm max.

        4.  Coliform                                 10/gm max.     

        5.  Salmonella                              Negative      

        6.  Steph coagulase (positive)      Negative

   D. PACKAGING

       25 and 50 lb. Net polyethylene lined Kraft multiwall bags

    E. STORAGE

        1. Temperature                    Store at 60 to 72F

        2. Shelf                                Approximately 1 year       store away from sunlight and heat sources

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