This document provides product specifications for whole black chia seeds from DNG Trading and Milling, LLC located in Skaneateles, NY. It details the physical appearance and origin of the seeds as well as microbiological, chemical and quality parameters including moisture content, microbial limits, and restrictions on heavy metals. The seeds must meet limits for various contaminants and pathogens to ensure safety.

1. DNG Trading and Milling, LLC
4022 Mill Road
Skaneateles, NY 13152
USA
(315) 685-2310
www. DNGTM.com
Product Name: Whole Black Chia Seeds
Product Description: Whole seeds from the Salvia hispanica L species.
Product Form: Whole Seeds
Origin: Latin America
Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification Method
Appearance Whole Seeds Visual Inspection
Extraneous Matter None Visual Inspection
Color Shiny black and tan Visual Inspection
Moisture ≤ 9.0 % AOAC or Equivalent
Microbiological Specifications
Parameter Specification Method
Total Plate Count ≤ 50,000 CFU/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Total Coliform ≤ 100 MPN/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Yeast ≤ 5,000 CFU/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Mold ≤ 5,000 CFU/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Enterobacteriaceae ≤ 1,000 CFU/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Pseudomonas aeruginasa Negative FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Staphylococcus aureus ≤ 10 CFU/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
E.coli ≤ 3.0 MPN/g FDA/BAM or Equivalent
Salmonella (2 x 375g) #1- Negative FDA/BAM or Equivalent
#2- Negative
Chemical Parameters
Parameter Specification Method
Arsenic (As) < 1.0 ppm ICP/Mass Spectronomy
Cadmium (Cd) < 1.0 ppm ICP/Mass Spectronomy
Lead (Pb) < 1.0 ppm ICP/Mass Spectronomy
Mercury (Hg) < 1.0 ppm ICP/Mass Spectronomy
Product Specification