Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Fine powder or coarse blend of spices |
Color |
Red to brown, depending on the mix of spices |
Odor |
Aromatic, characteristic of the spices used |
Taste |
Spicy, tangy, and sometimes sweet depending on the blend |
Moisture Content |
≤ 5% |
Ash Content |
≤ 6% |
Spice Composition |
A blend of chili, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and other spices |
Particle Size |
80% passing through a 60 mesh screen |
Bulk Density |
0.4 – 0.6 g/cm³ |
Solubility |
Soluble in water, oils, or broths |
Foreign Matter |
≤ 1% |
Lead |
≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
Arsenic |
≤ 1.0 mg/kg |
Microbiological Limit |
Total Plate Count ≤ 10,000 cfu/g |