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Limagrain Cereales Ingredients Micro 311

Micro 311 are potato micro-pellets made from potato starch, potato granules, potato flakes and salt (1%). These micro-pellets are commonly used as an ingredient in breakfast cereals.

Ingredient Name: Potato Extract

Physical Form: Pellets, Solid

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: ISO 9001

End Uses: Snacks

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Potato Starch, Salt, Potato Flakes, Potato Granules
Technologies
Finishing Product Labeling

Potato (starch, granule, flakes)
salt (1%)
Contains sulphites

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Average Length (on 10 pellets)3.0(Mm)-
Bulk Density (Frying Expansion (Weight of Snacks in One Litre))120 - 140g/l-
Bulk Density (Hot Air (Weight of Snacks in One Litre))95 - 115g/l-
Moisture11.5(%):ISO 712
Stuck Pellets (On 100G Of Pellets)max. 20(%, w/w):-
Weight Of 100 G Of Fried Pelletsmax. 135g-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
E. ColiAbsent10 g-
Molds1 000ufc /g-
SalmonellaAbsent25 g-
Total Coliforms1 000ufc /g-
Total Viable Count30 000ufc /g-
Yeast1 000ufc /g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Statements
  • MYCOTOXINS: We commit ourselves that this product is in compliance with the regulation 1881/2006/EC and its series of modifications.
  • HEAVY METALS: We commit ourselves that this product is in compliance with the regulation 1881/2006/EC and its series of modifications.
  • PESTICIDES: We commit ourselves that this product is in compliance with the regulation 396/2005/EC and its series of modifications.
  • IONIZATION: We certify that this product and its components have not undergone ionization treatment.
  • GMO: This product and its components do not result from GMO.
    • As a consequence, this product does not request labeling concerning GMO, in
    • accordance with the European Regulations EC 1829 & 1830/2003.
  • ALLERGENS Allergen(s) present in the product : sulphites
    • Allergen used on the same production line, possible cross contamination: gluten
    • According to the regulation 2000/13/EC amended by the regulation 2007/68/EC and its series of modifications. .
  • HYGIENE : We commit ourselves that this product is in compliance with the regulation EC of Hygiene package.

Technical Details & Test Data

Recommended Expansion Parameters
HOT AIR :
Torbed 400 ® equipment)
Time : 17"±1 Temperature : 272°C±1
FRYING EXPANSION :
(Vegetable oil)
Time : 8"±1 Temperature : 190°C±1
Average Nutritional Value for 100g
PROTEINS (N x 6.25): 4,2 %
CARBOHYDRATE: 78,6 %
of which fibers : 2.6 %
LIPIDS: 0,3 %
SODIUM CONTENT: 0,48 % ± 0,2
339 kcal  1440 kJ

These values are theoretical and are only an indication.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

Big bags of 1000 kg, pallet 100x120x170cm, carton cardboard interlayer between wooden pallets and goods.
All components used to produce plastic bags are approved for use in contact with foodstuff.

Storage & Handling

Storage / Shelf life

1 year in a cool and dry room