Clove Ground Us #40 Steam Sterilized

Product Code : 1CBG40ST Product Name : Clove Ground US #40 Steam Sterilized Description 100 % clove dried clean, unopened flower bud of an evergreen tree Eugenia caryophyllata. Country of Origin : Indonesia Common Name : Cengkeh (Indonesia), Clove Bud (English) Botanical Name : Eugenia caryophyllata Plant Part : Used Flower ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL Odor Characteristic : clean true to type, strong bitter aromatic Color/Appearance : Darken to Reddish Brown Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation Moisture Content (%) : Max. 12.0 Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 5.0 Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 7.0 Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 1.0 Particle Size (%) : Min. 95.0 Through US #40 (â?? 0.420 mm) MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Max. 10.000 Yeast and Mold (cfu/g) : Max. 100 E. coli (mpn/g) : Not Detected Coliform (mpn/g) : Max. 100 Salmonella (cfu/50g) : Negative METHODS Testing methods : ASTA METHOD PACKAGING : 20 kgs polyethylene inner bag with three-ply kraft paper outer bag STABILITY AND STORAGE : 24 Months when stored properly on the following conditions: Recommended storage temperature : 20 - 22oC Recommended storage humidity (RH) : 50-60 % Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure