Canned White Kidney Beans
High-quality white beans packed according to UNRWA standards, free from harmful substances and suitable for human consumption.
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 in amounts that may represent a health hazard. The type of canned kidney beans is white, without tomato sauce as per contract.
| Parameter | Requirement | Reference Method |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and size | Homogeneous, natural colour | Visual |
| Foreign materials | Free from impurities, insects, and broken parts | Visual |
| Organoleptic characteristics | Normal texture, smell, and taste | Organoleptic test |
| Swelling test (37°C for 7 days) | No swelling | n/a |
| Swelling test (55°C for 5 days) | No swelling | n/a |
| Packaging integrity | Can must be free from dents, rust, or seal damage | Visual |
| Net weight | As per contract | n/a |
| Drained weight | ≥ 60% | AOAC 968.30 |
| Food salt | ≤ 2% | ISO 3634 |
| EDTA | ≤ 250 mg/kg | n/a |
| 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 |
Suppliers shall submit a Certificate of Analysis of the final product along with other required documentation when requested.
The manufacturer must implement GMP, GHP, HACCP, and GFSI principles. UNRWA inspectors are entitled to visit the production premises without prior notice during manufacturing for verification.
The product must comply with Codex Alimentarius standards (CXS193-1995) and JECFA/EFSA guidance, free from harmful levels of contaminants, toxins, or microorganisms. Only suppliers listed by the NFSA are accepted.
Stored under dry, ventilated, and hygienic conditions compliant with ISO and HACCP guidelines. Packing as per contract.
At least 36 months, with a minimum of 80% shelf life remaining upon inspection.
According to special conditions of contract. All specifications must be strictly followed at field level.