Organic Cocoa Butter Specifications

Ingredients

Organic cocoa butter.

Allergen Information

No allergens – as defined by the FDA Food Allergen Labeling Consumer Protection Act and by the CFIA.

Physical and Chemical Properties		Method
Free Fatty Acids (oleic acid)	≤ 1.5%	AOAC 940.28
Peroxide Value	≤ 3 meq /kg	AOAC 965.33
Aroma Indices (E1%1CM)	≤ 10	Rostagno (spectrometry)
Cooling/Solidification Curve	≥ 0.12 DT°/Dt	IOCCC 988.31
Blue Value	≤ 0.05%	Fincke

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 24 months of production date.

Nutritional Information on Average for 100g
Calories	900kcal	Calories from fat	900kcal
Total fat	100g	Saturated	60.5g
		Polyunsaturated	4.9g
		Monounsaturated	34.6g
		Trans fat	0g
		Cholesterol	0mg
		Sodium	0mg
Total Carbohydrate	0g	Fiber	0g
		Sugar	0g
Protein	0g
Calcium	0mg	Iron	0mg
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.