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Almond NRS Brochure 2014/15
Almond NRS Brochure 2014/15
The Almond Programme involves the testing of Australian almonds for a range of chemical residues and environmental contaminants. The programme, which has been operating since 2008, is a cooperative arrangement between the National Residue Survey (NRS) and the Almond Board of Australia (ABA).
Managing Food Safety Risks in Almonds
Managing Food Safety Risks in Almonds
In common with many types of nuts, almond kernels are often consumed as a ‘ready-to-eat’ (RTE) food. RTE foods need to meet strictly prescribed food safety standards because they do not undergo further treatments that remove or reduce microbial contaminations.
What Threatens the Safety of Almonds
What Threatens the Safety of Almonds
Although almonds are not a readily perishable commodity, they are, like other fresh foods, subject to contamination of food safety concern. Almond contaminants are categorised as being chemical, biological, or physical in nature.