Kalustyan Fennel Ground

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Fennel

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Spice

Country of Origin

Egypt

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

Spices, Herbs & Seasonings

Ingredient Statement

Fennel 100%.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Savory & Culinary

Properties

Appearance

Light green to light brownish green

Odor

Warm sweet odor

Flavor

Sweet anise-like taste

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ash Content	max. 12	%	ASTA 3.0
Moisture	max. 9	%	ASTA 2.1
Volatile Oil	min. 0.01	ml/100g	ASTA 5.0

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Granulation (USS 20M)	max. 0	%	—
Granulation (USS 30M)	max. 1	%	—

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Humidity	55	%	—
Storage Temperature	50 - 70	°F	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliform	max. 300	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
E.coli	max. 3	MPN/g	FDA BAM Chapter 4
Salmonella	Negative	per 2 x 375 grams	eq. FDA BAM Chapter 5
Total Plate Count	max. 100,000	cfu/g	AOAC 990.12
Yeast & Molds	max. 1,000	cfu/g	AOAC 997.02

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),

GFSI Certified,

GMP,

Halal,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher,

Non-GMO Project Verified,

Organic Certified,

SEDEX Approved,

USDA Organic,

Vegan

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Cartons

Packaging

Packed in 50-pound carton/bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

1 Year

Method of Sterilization

Ethylene Oxide

Storage Condition

Store in a cool dry place.