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[Zafar123]

Hello everyone,

 

Just wandering what kind of analytical testing can be performed on frozen snack items like Samosas, Vegetable Rolls, or Meat Rolls, etc? I would appreciate if someone can share the processing guidelines for frozen snack manufacturing. I specifically wants to see the Process Flow or HACCP plan and finshed product analytical testing parameters. Our product is fully cooked/RTE/Blast Freezed/Packed in Aluminum Trays as bulk packaging for food service.

 

Thanks !!

[CMMolenaar]

Hi Zafar123,

 

What does your hazard and risk analysis say on this topic? I am assuming you make these products yourselves? In that case I would expect the manufacturer to have a clear idea of what test plans to follow. Just a few short thoughts: Do you do any testing on pesticides, mycotoxins, heavy metals in the raw materials? Have you cvalidated the killstep(s) for pathogens? What about allergens?

[kconf]

Hi Zafar,

 

Your flow chart should have all the process steps. Mixing > Settling> Deep Frying > Freezing etc. I am not familiar with your recipe. And then include how the CCP's are managed. 

 

As far as testing, I would perform a routine microbial testing of APC, YM, EC/Coli, Salm, EB. You can also conduct a shelf life study. 

 

Additionally, test for any other claims you are making - dairy/gluten free etc. to support them.