Kevala Organic Toasted Sesame (Unnhulled)

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Sesame Seed, Toasted

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin

Ingredients

Sesame Seeds

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Nut & Seed Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Additive-free,

Cholesterol-free,

Gluten-free,

Kosher,

Non-GMO,

Non-Irritant,

Organic,

Preservative-free,

Trans fat-free

Features

• USDA Organic
• Non GMO Project Verified
• Cold Pressed
• Unrefined
• Gluten Free
• Kosher

Properties

Appearance

Creamy - brownish

Odor

Free of rancidity

Taste

Characteristic of sesame

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Purity	min. 99.97	%	KEVALA CC-006.11
Foreign Material	Negative	—	Visual

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 2	%	AOAC #C02.2
Free Fatty Acids (as Oleic)	max. 2	%	AOCS Ca 5a-40
Peroxide Value	max. 5	Meq/kg	AOCS Cd 8-53

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	10000	cfu/g	ASTA M-2.0 1976
Mold & Yeast Count	max. 100	cfu/g	ASTA M-4.0 1976
Coliforms	max. 10	cfu/g	ASTA M-3.1 1976
Escherichia coli	max. 10	cfu/g	ASTA M-3.2 1976
Listeria Monocytogenes	Negative	—	ASTA M-8.0 1976
Salmonella	Negative	per 25g	ASTA M-8.0 1976
Staphylococcus Aureus	max. 10	cfu/g	ASTA M-7.0 1976

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Kosher,

Non-GMO Project Verified,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk

Food Grade Packing

• 16 oz Pouch Bag with Zipper
• 32 oz Pouch Bag with Zipper
• 4 lb HDPE Plastic Pail
• 45 lb Paper Bag

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

16 months

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not required. Store at 55-80°F (13-27°C). Shelf life of 16 months from date of manufacture.