P.O. Box 1350 · Selma, CA 93662, U.S.A.
Telephone (559) 834-6677 · Fax (559) 834-6622
www.lionraisins.com
LION NATURAL SEEDLESS RAISINS
SPECIFICATION SHEET
General Specifications
Lion Natural Seedless Raisins are produced from highest quality California Seedless Grapes employing the most
advanced quality and food safety methods available. The raisins will conform to all specifications for purity, identity,
and foreign and extraneous matter as prescribed by FDA regulations and USDA requirements as can be achieved by
Good Manufacturing Practices (title 21 CFR 110) per Lion Raisins’ sampling and inspection procedures as follows.
Physical/Chemical
Value/Tolerance
Test Method
Appearance/Color
Brown
Organoleptic
Flavor/Odor
Tangy-Sweet;
Not off or fermented in flavor or odor
Organoleptic
Texture
Consistent chewiness;
meaty and firm
Organoleptic
Berry Size/Grading
(Berries per Pound)
Jumbo 600 +/- 200
Select: 1,000 +/- 200
Midget: 1,400 +/- 200
Mini Midget 1800 +/- 200
Zante-Style, Mini Midgets 2250 +/- 250
Calculated by Weight
(Berry count may vary from crop year to crop year)
Moisture
13% +/- 1% (Low Moisture)
17% +/- 1% (Standard Moisture)
AOAC 15th Edition, 1990,
972.20
Coliform
<10/gram
AOAC 991.14
E. Coli
<3/gram MPN
AOAC 991.14, 996.23
Salmonella
Neg/375 gram
AOAC 967.26
Pesticide Residue
Within tolerances established by United
States EPA
General Physical Property Tolerances
Raisins shall be of USDA Grade A for cap stems ( max 15/lb) and no more than 1 loose stem per 60 pounds of
product (10 x Grade A), and Grade B or better for maturity.
Cap Stem means woody stems exceeding 1/8 inch in length, which attach the raisins to the branches of the bunch.
Grade B for maturity means 1.5% Substandard/Underdeveloped for Select and 3.0% for Midget (as defined in the US
Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins). Stem means a portion of branch greater than 2 cm in length and greater
than 3 mm in diameter. Raisins shall be of USDA Grade B for damaged berries (max 3%) and sugared berries (max
10%).
Vegetable Oil Coating
0.25 - 1% of high grade, Kosher, GMO-free, Trans-Fat Free vegetable oil to be applied upon customer’s request for
free flowing purposes only. Not typically used in retail packaging production.
Storage Conditions
Optimum storage conditions should be 45 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) with 50 – 60% humidity.
Optimum storage conditions will facilitate recommended shelf life of 12 months.
Revised: 02/05/2016 Replaces: 03/18/2015
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Revision
Date:
10/23/2015
Replaces:
7/22/2014
NSR02
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NATURAL SEEDLESS RAISINS
Nutrients
Value per 100 grams of edible portion
Unit
Component
Natural content of vitamins
Unit
Water
15.43 g
Vitamins
Energy in kcal
299 kcal
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
2.3 mg
Energy in kJ
1252 kJ
Thiamin
0.106 mg
Proteins
3.07 g
Riboflavin
0.125 mg
Total Lipid (fat)
0.46 g
Niacin
0.766 mg
Ash
1.85 g
Pantothenic acid
0.095 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference
79.18 g
Vitamin B-6
0.174 mg
Fiber, total dietary
3.7 g
Folate, DFE
5 g
Sugar total
59.19 g
Choline, total
11.1 mg
Sucrose
0.45 g
Betaine
0.3 mg
Glucose (dextrose)
27.75 g
Vitamin B-12
0.00 g
Fructose
29.68 g
Vitamin A, RAE
0 g
Starch
2.70 g
Vitamin A, IU
0 IU
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
0.12 mg
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
50 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
0.0 g
Iron, Fe
1.88 mg
Vitamin D
0 IU
Magnesium, Mg
32 mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
3.5 g
Phosphorus, P
101 mg
Other
Potassium, K
749 mg
Caffeine
0 mg
Sodium, Na
11 mg
Alcohol, ethyl
0.0 g
Zinc, Zn
0.22 mg
Theobromine
0 mg
Cooper. Cu
0.318 mg
Manganese, Mn
0.299 mg
Selenium, Se
0.6 g
Fluoride, F
233.9 g
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
0.058 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
0.051 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
0.037 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015)
The printed version of the document is considered an uncontrolled copy.
March 3, 2016
Dear Valued Customer,
Lion Golden Seedless Raisins, Lion Natural Seedless Raisins, Lion Organic Seedless
Raisins, Lion Sugar Coated Raisins, Zante Currants, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Raisin
Paste, and Organic Raisin Paste are certified to have been produced from California
grown raisins and are products of the USA.
Kind Regards,
Kasia Derewacz
Quality Control Manager
P.O. Box 1350 • Selma, CA 93662, U.S.A.
Telephone (559) 834-6677 • Fax (559) 834-6622
www.lionraisins.com
ALL QUOTATIONS / STATEMENTS SUBJECT TO SELLER’S FINAL CONFIRMATION
Equal Opportunity Employer
CASE CODE IDENTIFICATION
Codes are located on the side of our cases; current Lion Raisins Date Code on the. 30lbs Raisins cases reads:
PKD 14 AUG 15SR N 14:30
30 LBS. NET WT SUNFLOWER OIL
PKD 14 AUG 15LX S 14:30
30 LBS. NET WT
This means: Lion Raisins packed the raisins on August 14, 2015 at 2:30 pm. Coated with Sunflower Oil.
SR/LX: states if shipment is for Domestic/Export.
N/S: reference the line the case was packed South/North Line.
Cases will be mark with the net weight of the product and what type of oil is being used to coat the raisins.
*Two example of the 30lbs case are shown with the different marking as shown above.
Current Lion Raisins Date Code on the 50 lb. Paste case reads:
PKD 22 OCT 2015SR 11:46
This means: Lion Raisins packed on October 22, 2015 at 11:46 am.
Current Lion Raisins Date Code on the 24/15 oz case reads:
PKD 022 16L 10:18
This means: Lion Raisins packed on January 22, 2016
Julian Date: 022
Year Pack: 16
L: Initial Plant Designation
APPROVED BY: ______________________
DATE: ____1/28/2016 ____
REV.:04/01-28-16
CASE CODE IDENTIFICATION
Current Lion Raisins Date Code on the 1.33 oz. & 1.5oz pack cases read:
LION BRAND
PKD 022 16L 10:18
24-6-1.33oz CALIFORNIA RAISINS
This means: Lion Raisins packed on January 22, 2016 at 10:18 am
Julian Date: 022
Year Pack: 16
L: Initial Plant Designation Lion
Time Stamp
24-6-1.33oz: Quantity 24/ 6 pack (Shrink Wrapped)
Current Lion Raisins Date Code on the 1.33 oz. & 1.5oz loose cases read:
LION BRAND PKD 01 21 2016 SR 14:58
144-1.5oz CALIFORNIA RAISINS
This means: Lion Raisins packed on January 21, 2016 at 2:58 pm
SR: states if shipment is for Domestic
Time Stamp
144 – 1.5oz: Quantity
APPROVED BY: ______________________
DATE: ____1/28/2016 ____
REV.:04/01-28-16
January 21, 2016
Dear Lion Raisin Valued Customer,
The raisins or raisin products that you purchase from Lion Raisins are processed without the use
of any hazardous materials or chemicals; therefore do not require a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Kind Regards,
Kasia Derewacz
QC Manager
EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
Following numeric order for call proceedings in the event of a crisis.
First response:
Second response:
1. Dan Lion: (559)281-6168
1. Tony Rangbar: (559)356-0601
2. Kasia Derewacz: (559)318-1018
2. Don Cave: (559)905-6677
3. Raul Gomez: (559)908-4206
3. Patricia Avilez: (559)834-6677 Ext. #147
4. Eric Vollmer: (559)834-6677 Ext. #123
4. Shari Salinas: (559)834-6677 Ext. #150
5. Suzie Keller: (559)834-6677 Ext. #132
5. Chris Scott: (559)834-6677 Ext. #119
6. Omar Orozco: (559)834-6677 Ext. #135
6. Dan Burgin: (559)834-6677 Ext. #148
7. Ramon Salinas: (559)341-6065
7. Hector Gutierrez: (559)834-6677
8. Greg Conde: (559)834-6677
8. Alfonso Gonzaga: (559)834-6677
9. Reymundo Rodriguez: (559)834-6677
9. Refugio Vargas: (559)834-6677
10. Roger Skinner: (559)834-6677 Ext. #117
10. Llyne Malick: (559)834-6677
All customers in digital data bank will be notified within an hour of emergency