“Steam-treated” is a useful starting point. Importers, wholesalers and food processors still need to understand the process behind the claim. A treatment description alone does not establish the suitability of a specific lot.
Questions before sample approval
- Has the microbial reduction process been validated for the product and processing conditions?
- What reduction target and finished-product microbiological criteria have been agreed?
- What treatment records and supporting results are available?
- How is recontamination prevented during handling and packing?
- Does the treated sample meet the agreed flavour, aroma and colour expectations?
Apply the requirements to your enquiry
Codex guidance for low-moisture foods stresses product-appropriate validation and protection after a pathogen-reduction step. CBI also recommends discussing treatment requirements with buyers. Include treatment expectations in the purchase specification before sample approval and pricing.
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Sources and further reading
Sources reviewed on 23 October 2026. The checklist above is practical sourcing guidance; confirm current destination requirements for your shipment.