Canned Fava Beans
$78.00
High-quality fava beans, packed according to UNRWA standards, free from impurities and harmful substances, and fit for human consumption.
CANNED FAVA BEANS SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS:
General Description: All ingredients shall be of good quality, with normal appearance, smell, and taste. The product shall not contain harmful substances including microorganisms, heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxin, foreign matter, or anti-nutritional factors. As per contract, the product may be canned Foul Medames (crushed fava beans) or canned whole seed fava beans.
| Parameter | Requirements | Reference Method |
|---|---|---|
| Color and size | Homogeneous in color and size, free of other seeds | Visual examination |
| Cooking and shape | Mature, free from wrinkles | Visual examination |
| Foreign materials | Free from impurities, insects, and broken parts | Visual examination |
| Organoleptic characteristics | Normal texture, appearance, smell, and taste | Organoleptic evaluation |
| Swelling test (37°C for 7 days) | No swelling | n/a |
| Swelling test (55°C for 5 days) | No swelling | n/a |
| Packaging integrity | No dents, rust, or seal damage | Visual examination |
| Net weight | As per contract | n/a |
| Drained weight | ≥ 60% | AOAC 968.30 |
| EDTA | ≤ 250 mg/kg | n/a |
| Sodium chloride (NaCl) | ≤ 2% | ISO 3634 |
| Seeds damaged by insects | ≤ 1% | Visual |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg | ISO 11212 |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg | ISO 11212 |
| Tin (Sn) | ≤ 200 mg/kg | AOAC 985.16 |
| Salmonella sp | Absent / 25g | ISO 6888 |
| Escherichia coli | Absent / 25g | ISO 6579 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 6579 |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent / 25g | ISO 6579 |
2. TECHNICAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Suppliers shall submit a Certificate of Analysis of the final product to UNRWA, along with all required documents when requested.
3. FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
The manufacturer must implement GMP, GHP, HACCP, and GFSI standards. UNRWA inspectors may visit the factory at any time without prior notice to ensure compliance.
4. PRODUCT SAFETY:
The product shall be free from harmful substances and compliant with Codex Alimentarius (CXS193-1995), JECFA, and EFSA standards. Only suppliers registered with NFSA are approved.
5. PACKING & STORING:
Stored under dry, ventilated, and hygienic conditions according to ISO and HACCP standards. Packaging as per contract.
6. SHELF LIFE:
36 months minimum, with at least 80% remaining at time of delivery.
7. MARKING:
According to special conditions of contract. All specifications must be adhered to at field level.
Beans must be uniform in color and size, free from impurities, broken parts, or insects.
Yes, it is safe and compliant with Codex Alimentarius food standards, free from heavy metals and pesticides.
The product has a shelf life of at least 36 months, with 80% remaining upon inspection
It should be stored in dry, ventilated, and hygienic conditions according to ISO and HACCP standards.
