Using almonds with Best Before Date expired
Hello everybody,
I'm just after your thoughts on this. My Ops team have 'found' in the raw materials store a quantity of blanched flaked almonds. The BBD ended in March, and so they want to use them in a baking recipe. My only concerns are one of Alfatoxins..... Or is this not really an issue because of the blanching process?
Look forward to the responses.
Kind Regards,
Steve
The only way to be sure is to:
Blanch again (or roast)
Sample
Bin (my suggested route)
When in doubt, throw it out
Hello everybody,
I'm just after your thoughts on this. My Ops team have 'found' in the raw materials store a quantity of blanched flaked almonds. The BBD ended in March, and so they want to use them in a baking recipe. My only concerns are one of Alfatoxins..... Or is this not really an issue because of the blanching process?
Look forward to the responses.
Kind Regards,
Steve
Hi Steve,
From a quick look in the Literature, blanching may not remove the issue, eg -
blanching of almondst.pdf 203.74KB 20 downloads
Resample and send out for aflatoxins..
Do a,sensory evaluation process
Depending on storage conditions...and if it's a bulk case..it may hold up...but being flaked ...am not sure
blaching may not resolve aflatoxi issue. Check condition and may want to sample before proceeding blanching. In addition, do sensory profiling as well.
PS. No pest for the batch?
Cheers everybody for the information
It was very helpful for my job... Thank you all
Can we consider it as allergen?
Resample and send out for aflatoxins..
Do a,sensory evaluation process
Depending on storage conditions...and if it's a bulk case..it may hold up...but being flaked ...am not sure
Also document a shelf life extension to have on file.
Hi,
I agree, aflatoxine will not change by additional blanching. But do you think that the material is spoiled with Aspergillus during storage? Conditions? Packaging? Plastic with vaccuum?
To prolong the shelf life you can check whether your specification is still met. Check especially for micro and rancidity etc.. Consider the effect on your finished product. Self life of that?
Rgds
moskito