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Annex SPECIFICATION OF RAPESEED PROTEIN

United Kingdom

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Definition
  • Rapeseed protein is an aqueous protein-rich extract from rapeseed press cake originating from non-genetically modified Brassica napus L. and Brassica rapa L.

  • Description
  • White to off-white, spray dried powder.

    Total proteinNot less than 90 %
    Soluble proteinNot less than 85 %
    MoistureNot more than 7 %
    CarbohydratesNot more than 7 %
    FatNot more than 2 %
    AshNot more than 4 %
    FibreNot more than 0,5 %
    Total glucosinolatesNot more than 1 mmol/l
  • Purity
  • Total phytateNot more than 1,5 %
    LeadNot more than 0,5 mg/kg
  • Microbiological criteria
  • Yeast and mould countNot more than 100 cfu/g
    Aerobic bacteria countNot more than 10 000 cfu/g
    Total coliform countNot more than 10 cfu/g
    Escherichia coli Absent in 10 g
    Salmonella spp.Absent in 25 g