Canned Sardines (in Vegetable Oil)
$180.00
High-quality canned sardines in pure vegetable oil, starting with fresh or frozen seed, fit for human consumption and free from any hazardous product.
CANNED SARDINES (IN VEGETABLE OIL) SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS:
General Description: The sardines are produced from fresh or frozen fish fit for human consumption. They have an odor, flavor, and texture characteristic of sardines and are packed in clear, refined, edible vegetable oil, free from objectionable odors, flavors, or textures.
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Net Weight per Tin | 125 g |
| Drained Weight | Minimum 88 g |
| Number of Fish | At least 2 pieces |
| Moisture | 70% maximum |
| Fish Content | 70–75% of declared contents |
| Water Addition | No water allowed |
| Salt Content | 1–2% in fish flesh |
| Crop | According to year of production |
| Objectionable Matter (Struvite Crystals) | 5 mm max. in length |
| Organoleptic (Texture, Color, Smell, Taste) | Characteristic of fresh, good-quality sardines |
| Fat Content | 14 g min (of which 2 g min saturated fats) |
Note: The food commodity must not be derived from biotechnology. Suppliers must ensure that food commodities are brought from countries with approved health status.
2. HYGIENE:
- Free from micro-organisms capable of developing under normal storage conditions.
- Does not contain substances harmful to health in accordance with Codex standards.
- Free from container integrity defects that may compromise the hermetic seal.
3. PACKING:
Canned sardines are packed in 125 g tin cans as primary packaging, and in cartons for transport and storage. The cans must be hermetically sealed, commercially sterile, made of internationally approved materials, and scored for easy opening.
Expiry Date: Minimum 24 months from the date of delivery.
4. STORING:
Canned sardines shall be stored under cool, dry, and hygienic conditions.
The sardines are produced from fresh or frozen fish fit for human consumption, with the characteristic odor, taste, and texture of good-quality sardines.
Refined, clear, edible vegetable oil is used, free from objectionable odor, flavor, and texture.
No water is added to the canned sardines as per specification.
The product has a minimum shelf life of 24 months from the date of delivery under proper storage conditions.
