Product Specifications
Silliker Testing Standards
Microbiological and Chemical Specifications for Raw Pecan Meats
| Analyte | Specification |
|---|---|
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 grams |
| E. coli | Less than 0.3 MPN |
| Coliform | 100 per gram (max) |
| Yeast | 500 per gram (max) |
| Mold | 500 per gram (max) |
| Aflatoxin | Less than 20 ppb |
| Total Plate Count | 10,000 per gram (max) |
| Listeria | Negative |
| Aerobic Plate Count | 10,000 per gram (max) |
Notes: MPN = statistical estimate of low bacterial counts; ppb = parts per billion.
| Analyte | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 5% (max) |
| Peroxide Value | 5 meq/kg (max) |
| Free Fatty Acids | 0.5% (max) |
Pecan Grades
- Fancy means that the kernel is mostly golden color or lighter, with not more than 25 percent of the surface darker than golden, and none of the surface darker than light brown.
- Choice means that the kernel has more than 25 percent of its surface light brown, but not more than 25 percent of the surface darker than light brown, and none of the surface darker than medium brown.
- Standard means that the kernel has more than 25 percent of the surface medium brown, but not more than 25 percent of the surface darker than medium brown, and none of the surface darker than dark brown (very dark-brown or blackish-brown discoloration).