BCFoods Carrot Shoestring

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

China,

Germany,

Peru,

Poland

Ingredient Name

Carrot Shoestring

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

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

Vegetable Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Aflatoxin-free,

Allergen-free,

Foreign matter-free,

Kosher,

Metal-free,

Naturally Derived,

Pathogen-free,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable,

Traceable Manufacturing Process

Food Ingredients Features

Cardiovascular Protection,

Cost Effective,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Free of Major Allergens,

High Quality,

Improves Eye Health,

Long Shelf Life,

Promotes Digestive Health,

Rich in Beta-Carotene,

Stimulates Immune System

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Other Animal Health & Nutrition,

Pets

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Convenience Foods,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Savory & Culinary

Animal Species

Cats,

Dogs,

Hamster,

Pets,

Rabbit

Food & Nutrition Applications

Cake Mixes,

Instant Noodle,

Pet Foods,

Ready Meals,

Snacks,

Soups

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 6	%	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliforms	500.0	/g	—
Escherichia coli	max. 3	MPN	—
Listeria Negative	25.0	/g	—
Salmonella Negative	750.0	/g	—
Staphylococcus aureus	max. 10	/g	—
Total Plate Count	300000.0	/g	—
Yeast and Molds Count	500.0	/g	—

Particle Size Distribution

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
USS Mesh Size (passing through US #12)	max. 15	%	—

Note

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

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

FDA 21 CFR 110,

FDA 21 CFR 117,

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),

FSA Certificate,

FSSC 22000,

GFSI Certified,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher,

SEDEX Approved,

cGMP

Technical Details & Test Data

Hydration

• Allow 20–25 minutes in boiling water and 1-2 hours in cold water
• Typical re-hydration ratio is about 1:10 (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.