Instant Coffee Granules Specification Summary: Coagulase Positive Staphylococci

Instant Coffee Granules Specification Summary
Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Blend 44G
Produce of more than one country
Composition: A soluble extract of pure roasted coffee beans.
Taste: To match the agreed standard, and to be free from any non-coffee taints or odours.
Particle Size Analysis Bulk Density (Tapped)
>4mm = 0% 240 – 290 g/l

<355μm (dust) < 20%
Chemical Analysis Microbiological Standards cfu/g
Moisture
<5% Karl Fischer Method TARGET

DIN-ISO 10772 part 2:1986
TVC <1000 cfu/g
Coagulase Positive Staphylococci <20 cfu/g
OTA Enterobacteriaceae (P) <100 cfu/g
Moulds <100 cfu/g
<10 ppb HPLC Yeasts <100 cfu/g
Commission Directive 2002/26/EC ECF Salmonella spp. ELISA Not detected in 25g
Circular 05/02/2004
Heavy Metals (max levels) Colour
Lead < 1ppm To match FFI (M) Ltd Internal Standard.

Tin < 200ppm
Cadmium < 1ppm
Arsenic < 1ppm
Caffeine Content Solubility
Not Less than 2% or greater than 5% 2 grams of coffee must be soluble in 150ml of hot
water (60-70°C) within 30 seconds with gentle
stirring. To have a sediment level between A1 and
B1 (FFI(M) Ltd Method).
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Carbohydrates - AFCASOLE Shelf Life
Total Sugars - Glucose <2.46% In Bulk Boxes: 12 Months from day of packing
Xylose <0.45% Box Weight: 25kg
Pallet type: Standard white
GM / Intolerance Data
This product is free from genetically modified foods and is produced in a factory that is free
from nuts and nut products.
Nutritional Information – Composition Instant Coffee per edible portion

Per 100g Per Serving State analytical or theoretical (specify
2.0g method/source of theoretical data)
Water g 3.4 0.07
ENERGY kJ 320 6.4
ENERGY kcals 75 1.5
PROTEIN g 14.6 0.3
CARBOHYDRATE g 4.5 0.09 Theoretical:-
of which TOTAL SUGARS g 0 0 McCance & Widdowsons
STARCH g 4.5 0.09 6th Edition, Revised
FAT g Tr 0
Of which SATURATES g Tr 0
DIETARY FIBRE g 0 0 Englyst
SODIUM mg 81 1.6
SALT mg (g) 202.5mg 4.05mg
(0.203g) (0.00406g)
Vitamins and Minerals

Per 100g Per % RDA State analytical or theoretical
Serving per (specify method/source of
2g serving theoretical data)
VITAMIN A ug 0 0 0
VITAMIN D ug 0 0 0
VITAMIN E mg Tr Tr 0
VITAMIN C mg 0 0 0
THIAMIN mg 0.04 Tr 0
RIBOFLAVIN mg 0.21 Tr 0
NIACIN mg 24.8 0.5 3
VITAMIN B6 mg 0.02 Tr 0
Theoretical:-
FOLATE ug 11 0.2 0
McCance & Widdowsons
VITAMIN B12 ug 0.4 Tr 0
6th Edition, Revised
BIOTIN mg 67 1.3 0.9
PANTOTHENATE mg Tr Tr 0
CALCIUM mg 140 3 0
PHOSPHORUS mg 310 62 8
IRON mg 4.6 Tr 0
MAGNESIUM mg 330 7 2
ZINC mg 1.1 Tr 0
IODINE ug Tr Tr 0
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GUIDELINE DAILY AMOUNTS
Guideline Daily Amounts Per (GDA%) Per (GDA

for an Average Adult 2.0g 2.0g %)
Portion Portion
Women Men Women Men
Calories 2000 2500 1.5 (0.08%) 1.5 (0.06%)
Protein 45g 55g 0.3 (0.66%) 0.3 (0.54%)
Carbohydrate 230g 300g 0.09g (1.96%) 0.09 (1.5%)
Sugars 90g 120g 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Fat 70 g 95 g 0g (0%) 0g (0%)
Saturates 20g 30g 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Fibre 24g 24g 0g (0%) 0g (0%)
Salt 6.0 g 6.0 g 0.00406g (0.07%) 0.00406g (0.07%)
Allergen Data
Are the following allergens and their derivatives present in the product formulation Yes No
Cereals containing gluten 
Crustaceans 
Fish 
Eggs 
Lupine 
Molluscs 
Peanuts 
Soybeans 
Milk 
Nuts (namely almond, hazelnut, cashew, pecan nut, Brazil nut, pistachio nut, macadamia nut 
and Queensland nut)
Celery 
Mustard 
Sesame seeds 
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at levels above 10mg/kg or 10mg/litre expressed 
as SO2.
Health & Safety Data

Product Name Blend 44G
Dangerous Components: None
Physical Data
Vapour pressure: No data.
Solubility: The product is readily soluble in water.
Fire & Explosion Hazards

Flash point No data
Extinguishing media Water
Extraordinary fire and explosion hazard None
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First Aid Treatment in case of Emergency
Ingestion No risk
Inhalation Breath in fresh air
Eye contact Rinse with water, consult physician
Special Protection Required None
Warranty:
This coffee will conform to the Coffee Extracts and Chicory Extracts (England) Regulations
2000, (SI 3323) and subsequent amendments.
This coffee will conform to the requirements of the Food Safety Act (1990) and subsequent
amendments.
Coffees are tested to “AFCASOLE Statement on Soluble Coffee Authenticity” limits by
accredited laboratories ( ISO 24114)
Our Quality system complies with the BRC Global standard of third party inspection.
Date of Issue: Issued By:

02 May 2008 Sanjay Jagtap
Revised: Revised by:

15 August 2011 Anna Grom, Technical Manager
Revised: Amended By: Checked By:

21st May 2012 Tanya Coombs Anna Grom
(Technical Assistant) (Technical Manager)
Revised : 24.03.14 By: Susan Baird
Technical Manager
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Instant Coffee Granules Specification Summary

Physical and Chemical Characteristics

Particle Size Analysis Bulk Density (Tapped)

>4mm = 0% 240 – 290 g/l

Chemical Analysis Microbiological Standards cfu/g

<5% Karl Fischer Method TARGET

Heavy Metals (max levels) Colour

Lead < 1ppm To match FFI (M) Ltd Internal Standard.

Caffeine Content Solubility

Nutritional Information – Composition Instant Coffee per edible portion

Vitamins and Minerals

Guideline Daily Amounts Per (GDA%) Per (GDA

Health & Safety Data

Fire & Explosion Hazards

Special Protection Required None

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