Physical-Chemical Characteristics1
Particle size Slices of 1-3 inches in length
Moisture 12 % max
Total Ash 8 % max
Acid Insoluble Ash (AIA) 2 % max
Steam Volatile Oil (VO) 1 % min
Microbiological Characteristics2
Total Plate Count � TPC (max) < 50,000 cfu/g
Salmonella Absent in 2x375 g
Yeast and Mould � Y&M (max) < 500 cfu/g
Coliforms (max) < 100 cfu/g
E. coli (max) < 10 cfu/g
Enterobacteriaceae (max) < 10 cfu/g
Staphylococcus aureus (max) < 10 cfu/g