Chocolate Liquor Specifications

Ingredients

Unsweetened chocolate.

Allergen Information

Manufactured in a factory that handles tree nuts, milk and dairy products and soy.

Physical and Chemical Properties		Method
Fat Content	≥ 52%	Refractometry
pH	5.5 ±0.5	pH Meter
Particle Size (30 microns)	≤ 12%	IOCCC 970.11
Moisture	≤ 1.5%	K. Fischer
Nominal Particle Size	18 ±2 μm	Micrometry
Lead	≤ 0.1 mg/kg	004 MPP Met545 Rev 8 2008
Milk Allergen	≤ 5.0 mg/kg	Milk Protein ELISA Test Kit (Casein)

Microbiological Properties		Method
Total Mesophilic Aerobic Count	≤ 3000 CFU/g	FDA Bam – Chapter 3, 2001, Jan.
Mold	≤ 50 CFU/g	FDA Bam – Chapter 18, 2001, Jan.
Yeast	≤ 50 CFU/g	FDA Bam – Chapter 18, 2001, Jan.
Coliforms	< 10 MPN/g	FDA Bam – Chapter 4, 2002, Sept.
E. Coli	< 3 MPN/g	FDA Bam – Chapter 4, 2002, Sept.
Enterobacteriaceae	< 10 CFU/g	NF ISO 21528-2:2004
Staphylococcus aureus	< 10 CFU/g	FDA Bam – Chapter 12, 2001, Jan.
Salmonella spp.	Negative/375g	FDA Bam, 8^th ed. –OR-AOAC OMA or AFNOR BIO 12/10-09/02

Recommended Storing Conditions

60 - 68°F; relative humidity < 60%, in odor free atmosphere.

Shelf Life

Best used within 30 months of production date.

Nutritional Information on Average for 100g
Calories	650kcal	Calories from fat	486kcal
Total fat	54g	Saturated	32.7g
		Polyunsaturated	2.6g
		Monounsaturated	18.7g
		Trans fat	0g
		Cholesterol	0mg
		Sodium	2.5mg
Total Carbohydrate	27g	Fiber	14.5g
		Sugar	0.5g
Protein	14g
Calcium	80mg	Iron	15mg
Vitamin C	0mg	Vitamin A	0 IU

*Nutrient content information is indicative of composition but not intended as definitive or complete. It is not intended for use in determining specific nutrient labeling values in finished products containing this ingredient as the responsibility for determining label information lies with the finished product manufacturer. Organic matter such as contained in products of this nature is subject to variation in nutritional composition. We disclaim any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including the implied warranty of merchantability. Our responsibility for claims arising from breach of warranty, negligence or any other cause shall not include consequential, special or incidental damages, even if we have been made aware of the possibility of such damages, and is limited to the purchase price of the product. None of the statements made herein shall be construed as a grant, either express or implied, of any license under any patent held by Santa Barbara Chocolate or other parties.