Overview

This document is a specification sheet for Super Cereal CSB+ 10% Sugar, a fortified corn soy blend with added sugar that is processed and packed in a 1.5 kg sachet. Each sachet can be used to prepare supplementary food in the form of a cooked porridge that is suitable for adults and children over 5 years. It is intended for use in emergencies and as food aid to prevent undernutrition. Its main ingredients include: maize, soybeans, sugar, vitamins, and minerals.

The document outlines the instructions for product use, target population, technical specifications including specific nutrition/vitamin/mineral composition, the international standards, processing methods: both of its raw ingredients and vitamins/minerals, food safety, risk assessment at manufacturing premises, analytical requirements, and specific packaging and labeling details. Information regarding proper product storage, shelf life, and stability are also included. Relevant Codex documents including that of hygiene and microbiology requirements are referenced.

The document also addresses sensory and texture characteristics of the final product. The specification sheet also addresses that the vitamins and minerals used within the Super Cereal CSB+ 10% Sugar must be purchased from GAIN approved suppliers listed here: (http://gpf.gainhealth.org). These premixes must be delivered with a complete Certificate of Analysis. Overall, this document can be used to ensure the product meets the indicated specifications.

Link to Document

Product Specification- Super Cereal CSB +10% sugar