PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET FORTIFIED BISCUITS - CAR 200x50g (S000836)

Document Location: Requirements and Standards - UNICEF Specific Standards

Alternate Name: Material No: S000836

Date Document Last Updated: 2023

Publisher: UNICEF        

Date Uploaded to Website: June 2, 2024

Overview

This document discusses the intended use of fortified biscuits, target population, technical  specifications, acceptable physical, chemical and microbial limits, and their processing methods and standards, and packaging and labeling requirements. Fortified biscuits are ready to eat food high in energy and protein and supplemented with a premix of vitamins and minerals. The use of fortified biscuits is suggested particularly for young children in school settings to help prevent micronutrient deficiency or in food insecure populations. This document provides relevant Codex references and other scientific references.

Fortified biscuits must include dry Skimmed Milk to ensure quality protein, and added Sugar. Artificial flavoring agents can not be used except for ethyl vanillin and vanillin. GMP, GHP shall be used when producing these products.  

Overall, this document provides information regarding the intended use, target population technical specification, and acceptable limits and processing methods for fortified biscuits. This document can be used by suppliers to ensure their product meets the indicated specifications.

Link to Document

Product specification sheet- Fortified Biscuits-CAR 200x50g