Definition:
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Fresh Green Beans that is prepared by: Cutting, thorough washing, thermal treatment (enough to deactivate oxidation enzymes) and then rapid frozen and packaged in Good Manufacturing Practices according to Egyptian Quality Standard No. (1743 – 2005).
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Physical Characteristics:
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Color:
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Characteristic of fresh Green Beans.
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Free from freeze injury (Brown Spots).
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Cutting Size:
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From 2 – 3.5 cm.
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Flavor:
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Natural and free of any strange flavors.
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Chemical Characteristics:
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Color:
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Free from Color additives.
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Pesticide Residual:
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According to Codex Alimentarius.
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Heavy Metal:
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According to Codex Alimentarius.
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Microbiology Characteristics:
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Total Aerobic Plate Count:
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100.000 cfu/gm.
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Yeast & Mold:
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50 cfu/gm.
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Coliform:
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100 cfu/gm.
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E.coli:
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Negative
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Packing & Storage:
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Packing:
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Packaged in polyethylene bags inside Plastic Sack packaging weighing 35 kg.
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Or Packaged in polyethylene bags inside Carton box packaging weighing 10 kg.
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Shelf life:
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18 months from production date.
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Storage & Shipping
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