Galangal

Plant Part: Rhizome / Root
State: Sliced and Dried

Product Characteristics

Physical Parameters	Specifications	Chemical Parameters	Specifications
Appearance	Dried, pinkish brown slice	Moisture Content	11% (max)
Color	Light to medium pinkish brown	Ash Content	5% (Max)
Aroma	Aromatic, characteristic galangal fragrance
Flavor	Spicy, sweet, aromatic, pungent
Texture	Chewy , yet tender
Microbial Tolerance	Specifications	Mycotoxin Tolerance	Specifications
For Sterilized Galangal		Product destined for European Market
Total Plate Count	<100.000 cfu/gr	Aflatoxin	Max 5 ppb
E. Coli	<10 mpn/ gr	Ochratoxin	Max 3 ppb
Salmonella	Absent / 50 gr	Product destined for US Market:
Yeast and Mold	<1000 cfu/ gr	Aflatoxin	Max 20 ppb
Coliforms	<100 mpn/ gr

Foreign Matter
All items foreign to the plant from which the herbs of spice is sourced
Tolerance : < 1%

Extraneous Matter
Item derived from the plant which the herbs or spice has been sourced  ( for example , in case of galangal root/rhizome: stalk, leaves,twigs, etc)
Tolerance: 1 maximum
Pre-cut size for sterilized: Maximum 3cm
Slice thickness: Minimum 3mm