Product Code : 1CBG40ST
Product Name : Clove Ground US #40 Steam Sterilized
Description 100 % clove dried clean, unopened flower bud of an evergreen tree Eugenia caryophyllata.

Country of Origin : Indonesia
Common Name : Cengkeh (Indonesia), Clove Bud (English)
Botanical Name : Eugenia caryophyllata
Plant Part : Used Flower
ANALYTICAL/PHYSICAL
Odor Characteristic : clean true to type, strong bitter aromatic
Color/Appearance : Darken to Reddish Brown
Infestation Shall be free from any pest / insect infestation
Moisture Content (%) : Max. 12.0
Volatile Oil (%) : Min. 5.0
Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 7.0
Acid Insoluble Ash on Dry Basis (%) : Max. 1.0
Particle Size (%) : Min. 95.0 Through US #40 (â?? 0.420 mm)
MICROBIOLOGICAL DATA
Total Plate Count (cfu/g) : Max. 10.000
Yeast and Mold (cfu/g) : Max. 100
E. coli (mpn/g) : Not Detected
Coliform (mpn/g) : Max. 100
Salmonella (cfu/50g) : Negative
METHODS
Testing methods : ASTA METHOD
PACKAGING : 20 kgs polyethylene inner bag with three-ply kraft paper outer bag
STABILITY AND STORAGE : 24 Months when stored properly on the following conditions:
Recommended storage temperature : 20 - 22oC
Recommended storage humidity (RH) : 50-60 %
Keep in dry and airy place with no direct sunlight exposure