BCFoods Apple Cube 3/8

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

Chile,

China,

Mexico

Ingredient Name

Dehydrated Apple

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Whole Food Ingredient

Technologies

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Formulated Feeds, Whole Foods and Extracts

Whole Foods & Extracts

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Foreign matter-free,

Kosher,

Metal-free

Food Ingredients Features

Antioxidant Properties,

Fiber Enrichment,

High Quality,

Rich in Vitamins,

Stimulates Immune System,

Supports Cardiovascular Health,

Sweet taste,

Vitamin C Enriched

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Birds & Poultry,

Other Animal Health & Nutrition,

Pets

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations

Animal Species

Cats,

Dogs,

Hamster,

Pets,

Rabbit,

Reptiles

Food & Nutrition Applications

Bakery mix,

Breakfast Cereals,

Frozen Desserts,

Granola,

Ice Cream,

Pet Foods,

Snacks

Properties

Physical Form

Cube,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 4	%	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	5000.0	/g	—
Yeast	500.0	/g	—
Mold	500.0	/g	—
Coliforms	100.0	/g	—
Escherichia coli	max. 3	MPN	—
Salmonella Negative	375.0	/g	—

Particle Size Distribution

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
USS Mesh Size (on US #3/8)	max. 10	%	—
USS Mesh Size (passing through US #8)	max. 2	%	—

Note

Microbiological results are based on a three-class sampling plan.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

cGMP

Technical Details & Test Data

Hydration

Allow 10-15 minutes in hot water, and 4-6 hours in cold water. Typical re-hydration is about 1:9 (dry: fresh)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cases

Packaging Information

Product is supplied in poly-lined corrugated fiber cases.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 Months

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

• Recommended storage is in a cool dry area.
  Shelf life under normal conditions is 24 months.