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Red Oak Foods IQF Cooked Chickpeas

Red Oak Foods IQF Cooked Chickpeas are pressure-cooked and then quickly frozen at the peak of their cooking, resulting in a high-quality Ready-To-Eat bean. These chickpeas are ideal for use in a variety of industrial applications without the need to open metal cans or drain any liquid. They have a shelf life of 18 months in their original frozen state.

Ingredient Name: Chickpeas, Cooked

Physical Form: Solid

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified

Features: Individually Quick Freezing(IQF), Ready-To-Use

End Uses: Frozen Meals

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    Identification & Functionality

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    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Odor
    No off odors
    Flavor
    Typical chickpea flavor with, slightly sweet, earthy, and nutty notes
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Genus listeriaNegativeAOAC RI 041101
    SalmonellaNegativeAOAC RI 960801
    Coliforms10.0cfu/gAOAC 966.23
    Escherichia colimax. 10cfu/gAOAC 966.23
    APCmax. 10,000cfu/gAOAC 966.23
    Nutritional Information
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Energy164.0kcal/100g
    Total Fat2.59g/100g
    Saturated Fat0.269g/100g
    Carbohydrates27.42g/100g
    Fiber7.6g/100g
    Sugars4.8g/100g
    Protein9.01g/100g
    Cholesterol0.0mg/100g
    Vitamin D0.0mg/100g
    Calcium49.0mg/100g
    Iron2.89mg/100g
    Potassium291.0mg/100g
    Sodium7.0mg/100g
    Specifications

    Sample Size 200 grams

    Specification Quality Limit Critical Limit Method
    Total % Defects 10% 15% by weight
    Broken 5% 10% by weight
    Skin Variety Defects 5% 10% by weight
    Wrinkles 3% 5% by weight
    Blemishes 1% 5% by weight
    E.V.M 0.10% 0.10% by weight
    Tactile Evaluation % Defect 10% 15% by weight
    Hard Beans 2% 4% by weight
    Firm Beans 5% 15% by weight
    Mushy Beans 5% 15% by weight

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging Information
    • Primary Packaging: Food Grade PE
    • Secondary Packaging: Case or Tote

     

    SKU

    • 1200 lbs tote: 9080
    • 40 lbs cases: 9081

     

    Label

    • Tote/case labels must include statement of identity, lot number, manufacturer’s name and address, GTIN # or UPC, net quantity, and ingredients.
    • Pallet tags must include lot number.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    547 Days
    Storage Information
    • The merchandise must not show evidence of improper storage or handling such as refrozen, discolored, or dehydrated product.
    • Storage Instructions: Keep Frozen

    Freezing : Rehydrated beans are frozen promptly after cooking using an IQF tunnel, 10-minute minimum freeze time.