Kalustyan Thyme Ground

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Thyme

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Spice

Country of Origin

Spain, Morocco

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

Spices, Herbs & Seasonings

Ingredient Statement

Thyme 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

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Brownish-green

Odor

Aromatic odor

Flavor

Warm pungent taste

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ash Content	max. 12	%	ASTA 3.0
Moisture	max. 10.0	%	ASTA 2.1
Volatile Oil	min. 0.008	ml/100g	ASTA 5.0

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Granulation (USS 20M)	max. 0	%	—
Granulation (USS 45M)	max. 5	%	—

Typical Properties

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

Typical Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium Content	1890	mg/100 g	—
Copper Content	0.86	mg/100 g	—
Iron Content	123.6	mg/100 g	—
Magnesium Content	220	mg/100 g	—
Manganese Content	7.867	mg/100 g	—
Phosphorus Content	201	mg/100 g	—
Potassium Content	814	mg/100 g	—
Selenium Content	4.6	μg/100 g	—
Sodium Content	55	mg/100 g	—
Zinc Content	6.18	mg/100 g	—

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fatty acids (total trans)	0	g/100 g	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliform	max. 100	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. 25,000	cfu/g	AOAC 990.12
Yeast & Molds	max. 400	cfu/g	AOAC 997.02

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Added Sugar Content	0	g/100 g	—
Alcohol (ethyl) Content	0	g/100 g	—
Caffeine Content	0	mg/100 g	—
Carbohydrate Content	63.94	g/100 g	—
Cholesterol Content	0	mg/100 g	—
Energy	1156	kJ/100 g	—
Fiber (total dietary)	37	g/100 g	—
Phytosterols Content	163	mg/100 g	—
Protein Content	9.11	g/100 g	—
Theobromine Content	0	mg/100 g	—
Total Lipid Content	7.43	g/100 g	—
Total Sugar Content	1.71	g/100 g	—
Water Content	7.79	g/100 g	—

Fatty Acid Composition - Unsaturated

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated)	0.47	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated, 16:1 undifferentiated)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated, 18:1 undifferentiated)	0.47	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated, 20:01)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated, 22:1 undifferentiated)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated)	1.19	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 18:04)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 18:2 undifferentiated)	0.5	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 18:3 undifferentiated)	0.69	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 20:4 undifferentiated)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 20:5 n-3)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 22:5 n-3)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 22:6 n-3)	0	g/100 g	—

Fatty Acid Composition - Saturated

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fatty acids (total saturated)	2.73	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 10:00)	0.12	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 12:00)	0.23	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 14:00)	0.15	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 16:00)	1.72	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 18:00)	0.28	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 4:00)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 6:00)	0	g/100 g	—
Fatty acids (total saturated, 8:00)	0.24	g/100 g	—

Amino Acid Profile (per 100g)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Isoleucine Content	0.468	g/100 g	—
Leucine Content	0.43	g/100 g	—
Lysine Content	0.207	g/100 g	—
Threonine Content	0.252	g/100 g	—
Tryptophan Content	0.186	g/100 g	—
Valine Content	0.502	g/100 g	—

Typical Vitamin Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Carotene (alpha) Content	0	μg/100 g	—
Carotene (beta) Content	2264	μg/100 g	—
Choline Content	43.6	mg/100 g	—
Cryptoxanthin (beta) Content	33	μg/100 g	—
Folate (DFE)	274	μg/100 g	—
Folate (food)	274	μg/100 g	—
Folate (total)	274	μg/100 g	—
Folic Acid Content	0	μg/100 g	—
Lutein + zeaxanthin Content	1895	μg/100 g	—
Lycopene Content	0	μg/100 g	—
Niacin Content	4.94	mg/100 g	—
Retinol Content	0	μg/100 g	—
Riboflavin Content	0.399	mg/100 g	—
Thiamin Content	0.513	mg/100 g	—
Vitamin A	3800	IU/100 g	—
Vitamin A (RAE)	190	μg/100 g	—
Vitamin B-12	0	μg/100 g	—
Vitamin B-12 (added)	0	μg/100 g	—
Vitamin B-6	0.55	mg/100 g	—
Vitamin C (total ascorbic acid)	50	mg/100 g	—
Vitamin D	0	IU/100 g	—
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0	μg/100 g	—
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	7.48	mg/100 g	—
Vitamin E (added)	0	mg/100 g	—
Vitamin K	1714.5	μg/100 g	—

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

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Cartons

Packaging

Packed in 50-pound carton/bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

1 Year

Method of Sterilization

Irradiated

Storage Condition

Store in a cool dry place.