Halva Tahinia
High-quality halva made with tahini, natural sugar, and premium nutritional ingredients, safe and suitable for human consumption in humanitarian aid programs.
The Halawa Tehenia shall conform to the following specifications:
General Description: A heat-processed food made of tahina, natural sugars, and other ingredients. The texture may be consistent or crumbly (fibrous). Tahina is produced by grinding peeled and roasted sesame seeds.
Raw materials may include tahina, natural sugars, soapwort extract or approved substitutes, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, dried fruits, and/or cocoa powder.
| Parameter | Requirements | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Organoleptic properties | Acceptable smell and taste, white to light yellow color, homogeneous texture | Organoleptic evaluation |
| Acid insoluble ash | 0.2% max | As sold |
| Ash | 2% max | ISO 2171 |
| Copper (Cu) | 10 mg/kg max | AOAC 999.1 |
| Fat | 25% min | AOAC 996.06 |
| Lead (Pb) | 0.1 mg/kg max | AOAC 999.1 |
| Moisture | 3% max | AOAC 925.10 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g | ISO 6579 |
| Moulds | 100 cfu/g max | ISO 21527 |
The product must be safe for human consumption and free from harmful substances, heavy metals, or contaminants.
Suppliers shall submit a Certificate of Analysis for the final product when required.
Manufacturers must comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Good Hygiene Practices (GHPs), HACCP systems, and GFSI standards.
The product must meet Codex standards for contaminants and toxins and must not contain harmful substances or pathogens.
Products must be packed in clean, strong containers that preserve product quality and hygiene.
Minimum shelf life: 12 months, with at least 80% of shelf life remaining at delivery.
Refer to contract special conditions for labeling details.