Product Name

Dehydrated Beetroot Flakes

Scientific Name

Beta vulgaris

Country of Origin

Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

Description

Dehydrated beetroot are obtained by dehydration of wholesome, clean and suitable matured beetroot (Beta vulgaris) to preserve color, flavor and nutritional value. Made of sound, mature beetroot that have been washed, selected, peeled removed, cut in to slices, dried and pack into food grade poly bags. No preservatives, flavoring or coloring are added. The dried beetroot are processed under stringent sanitary conditions. No genetically modified or irradiated materials are used. It is intended to consume after rehydration. Rehydration ratio - 1 cup yields 4 cups (yield by volume*)

GMO Declaration

No genetically modified organisms involved at any level.

Shelf Life

1 year shelf life under ambient temperature.

(Sealed condition)

3 years shelf life under storage temperature 2°C - 6°C.

(Sealed condition)

Product Characteristics

Colour

Dark Red

Aroma

Typical to beetroot 

Flavour

Characteristic taste of beetroot 

Flake Size

4-7mm

Packaging Materials

LLDPE Food Grade Bags

Storage Conditions

Store under odor free clean, cool, and dry condition in sealed packs store out of direct sunlight.

Allergen Declaration

Not containing any applicable ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction.

These allergens include peanuts, soybeans, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean, tree nuts, and wheat, as well as gluten, soy products, dairy products, egg products, shellfish, and sulphites.

Chemical Profile

Moisture Content,

8 (%) Max.

Microbiological Profile

Aerobic Plate Count at 30°C

<5000 CFU/g

Yeast And Mould Count

<1000 CFU/g

Coliforms

ABSENT MPN/g

E. coli

ABSENT MPN/g

Salmonella spp.

ABSENT MPN/g

Intended Use

Culinary Usage

The perfect ingredient for making soups, sausages, salads, stews and gravy.

Industrial Usage

Used in food industry for the preparation of sauces, soup mix, vegetable stock-cubes