PRODUCT SPECIFICATION Issue 01.29th.07 (this product specification cancels all previous issues) Edited 30.01.07
Product name (1): BITTER ALMOND essential oil ex Prunus
Computer code : 4010352 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LEGISLATION
True to the flavouring council directive 88/388 EEC (OJ N° L184, 15.7.88, p.61)
Components (1) : - flavouring preparations
Ingredients that may have to be declared in the labelling of the foodstuffs (2) : - ionised ingredients (according to the directive 1999/2/EC)........: no - ingredients or derivated made of or produced from GMO (reglementation EC n° 1829/2003)..................................: no - special ingredients listed in annexe III bis of the directive 2003/89/EC modified by the annex of the 2005/26/EC Directive : Cereals containing gluten and products thereof......................: no Crustaceans and products thereof....................................: no Eggs and products thereof...........................................: no Fish and products thereof...........................................: no Nuts (Almond, Nut, Hazelnut, Walnut, Cashew, Pecan nut, Brazil nut, Pistachio nut, Macadamia nut, Queensland nut) and products thereof..: no Milk and products thereof (proteins, lactose,...)...................: no Soybeans and products thereof.......................................: no Peanuts and products thereof........................................: no Sesame seeds and products thereof...................................: no Celery and products thereof.........................................: no Mustard and products thereof........................................: no Lupin and products thereof..........................................: no Molluscs and products thereof.......................................: no Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at concentration of more than 10 mg/kg expressed as SO2....................................................: no
Heavy metals contents : true to the above-mentioned legislation
Substances submitted to a limited quantity in foodstuffs (annexes 1 & 2 directive EEC 88/388) : cyanhydric acid < 100 ppm
Flavouring : "natural extract" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) according to the council directive 88/388 EEC
(2)the presence of special ingredients is systematically indicated at the best of our knowledge as this data sheet is issued.
Edited the 30.01.07 BITTER ALMOND essential oil------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Description : bitter almond essential oil obtained physical process from kernels (Prunus armeniaca L.) with subsequent elimination of hydrocyanic acid.
Solubility : not soluble in water soluble in ethanol
Classification relatively to dangerous preparations directive (2001/58/EC) :
Xn R22 S24/25 (see material Safety data sheet) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APPLICATIONS
Application areas : foodstuffs (subject to verification of the conformity with food regulations) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ORGANOLEPTIC DATA
Appearence (1) : liquid Colour (1) : colourless to faint yellow
Aroma (1) : characteristic Flavour : characteristic ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ANALYTICAL DATA
Specific gravity (at 20°C) ...........................: 1,045 +/- 0,010 Refractive index (at 20°C) ...........................: 1,545 +/- 0,005 Benzaldehydes assay % (in GC) ........................: 99 hydrocyanic acid test (GUENTHER 1948) ................: negative ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PACKAGING and STORAGE
Packaging : high density polyethylen drums (PEHD)
Storage conditions : in unopened well filled containers protected from air, heat and light at temperature between +4 and +8°C
Best before date : 6 months (in the above-mentionned conditions) from the date when our quality department has given conformity stamp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information stated above are reported at the best of our knowledge as we issue this document; they enable the user to test the product, define optimal use and comply with food regulations. We are at your disposal for any further information you may request about the product and sampling, but we cannot be hold responsible for any damage that may occur by a misuse of the product (violation of laws, patents or official regulations). (1) positive release on a batch by batch basis
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