PRODUCT DATA SHEET

DESCRIPTION:   Toasted Amaranth Flour is carefully milled from high quality 
		whole grain amaranth that has been carefully toasted under
		controlled processing conditions.Toasted Amaranth Flour has 
		a pleasant toasted grain flavor that has applications in many
		food products.Toasted Amaranth Flour contains higher levels
		of protein, dietary fiber, lysine, calcium, and iron than the
		common grains. In combination with other grains, Toasted 
		Amaranth Flour has the synergistic effect of raising the overall
		protein quality, dietary fiber and mineral content of foods.

TYPICAL ANALYSIS
Protein:		15.0%  	
Sodium:			21 mg/100g
Carbohydrate:		65.0%	
Potassium:		360 mg/100g
Fat:			 6.0%	
Calcium:		165 mg/100g
Moisture:		11.0%
Iron:			10 mg/100g
Total Dietary Fiber:	10.0%
Ash:			 3.0%
Caloric Value:		 3.7 calories/gram

MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA
Standard Plate Count:		50,000/g Maximum	
Coagulase Pos. Staphylococcus:	Negative	
Salmonella:			Negative/g	
Total Coliform:			Negative/g
E. coli:			Negative
Yeast and Mold:			500/g Maximum
Aflatoxin:			Less than 20 ppb

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Flavor:				Toasted
Color:				Medium tan
Particle Size:			95% thru a U.S. 60 screen

STORAGE
Store in a cool dry location, protected from direct sunlight to maintain a relative shelf life of six months.

APPLICATIONS
Used in bakery products, snacks, cereals, batter and breading and dry mixes

NOTE:
This data sheet is provided as an indication only and does not serve as a guaranteed specification.

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