BCFoods Squash Butternut Flake 1/4in

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Butternut Squash, Dehydrated

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Whole Food Ingredient

Technologies

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Formulated Feeds, Whole Foods and Extracts

Whole Foods & Extracts

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Vegetable Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Aflatoxin-free,

Clean Label,

Foreign matter-free,

Kosher,

Pathogen-free,

Sustainable

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

Improves Digestability & Intestinal Health,

Mineral Rich,

Vitamin Rich

Food Ingredients Features

Fiber Enrichment,

High Quality,

Improves Eye Health,

Rich in Minerals,

Rich in Vitamins

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition

Pets

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Convenience Foods,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition Applications

Crackers,

Gluten Free Food,

Ketchup,

Pasta,

Pasta Sauces,

Snacks,

Soups,

Table Sauces

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	max. 6	%	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	300000	/g	-
Yeast Count	1000	/g	-
Mold Count	1000	/g	-
Coliforms	100	/g	-
Escherichia coli	max. 3	MPN	-
C Staphylococcus	max. 10	/g	-
Listeria Negative	25	/g	-
Salmonella Negative	750	/g	-

Particle Size Distribution

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
USS Mesh Size (on US #1/4)	max. 10	%	-
USS Mesh Size (on US #20)	max. 5	%	-

Note

Microbiological results are based on a three-class sampling plan.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

BRC Certified,

FDA 21 CFR 117,

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),

FSA Certificate,

FSSC 22000,

GFSI Certified,

ISO 17025,

SEDEX Approved,

SQF Level II,

cGMP

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cases

Packaging Information

Product is supplied in poly-lined corrugated fiber cases.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

• Recommended storage is in a cool dry area.
• Shelf life under normal conditions is 24 months.