PT Integral Mulia Cipta (IMC) - Company Profile
- 3. IMC’s carefully selected Organic Coconut Sugar originates from the lush Javanese landscape of the Indonesian archipelago. Being a fully integrated producer of coconut derivatives, we grow our own trees, preserve their natural surroundings, support and train our farmers, and harvest the fruits of their labour for delivery or packaging. At IMC, We believe that passion and excellence make the perfect blend. Our process is grounded in the romance of artisan agriculture and benchmarked to premium standards of production and quality control. Our passion to share and promote the wide range of locally grown organic and healthy produce, serves as the cornerstone of our business model. Endorsed by several decades’ worth of invaluable experience in the coconut industry, We at IMC are proud to represent the legacy of Indonesia’s rich farming heritage in the global marketplace. organic-coconut-sugar.com
- 4. Our Family The Company The Farmers Farmer’s Welfare Our Pride Focus on Health Keraton Organic Coconut Sugar Our Production Snapshot Our Certifications Our Promise Internal Control System (ICS) Team Traceability World Class Packaging Facility Corporate Social Responsibility Content Page
- 5. Our Family
- 6. Our Family The Company Originating from the lush Javanese landscape of the Indonesian archipelago, Keraton possesses a rich and ever-expanding farming heritage - Access to large areas of natural coconut plantations - - Highly trained and well equipped for modern farming quality - - Supports sustainable practices that reduce our environmental footprints - - Follows strict procedures in accordance to Good Agricultural Practices by FAO -
- 8. As a fully integrated producer of Organic Coconut Sugar, We manage the entire supply chain which includes the following: - Training our farmers and ICS Team - Formulation of operating procedures and farming systems - Certification of our farmers and processes - Collection of quality coconut sap by our farmers - Processing of coconut sap into Organic Coconut Sugar - Monitoring all aspects of macro-farming system. This includes land cultivation to tree-maintenance and quality control of initial production process*. - Packaging in our state-of-the-art facility - Tracking of product source down to the specific tree for post-sales servicing - Marketing to the global market - Delivery to our esteemed customers * Initial production processes include nectar selection, collection, cooking and transportation.
- 9. Our farmers are the heart and soul of IMC. Together, they form the foundation of our company. - We are fully aligned with the guidelines of Fair Trade and together with our exposure - to the global market, we have helped elevate our farmers’ livelihood substantially. - Our community involvement projects aim to improve their education, - housing standards and medical facilities. - We pledge to constantly provide them with the skills, equipment and knowledge - required to stay relevant in the supply chain of the modern food industry. Our Family The Farmers
- 10. Farmer’s Welfare
- 11. - Often in today’s modern market, - growers are neglected when they are given only a tiny fraction of the value chain. - IMC aims to not only showcase our farmers to the global market - but also reward them fairly for their efforts. - As a fully integrated and committed producer, we have streamlined operations, - allowing for a higher percentage of the value chain to go to our farmers. - On top of remuneration, IMC is also devoted to elevating the farmers community. - Our Family Farmer’s Welfare
- 13. - Growing awareness and adoption by the global market on healthy diets. - - Recognizes the ‘Gap’ in today’s food industry for - organic, healthy, vegan, gluten-free, natural, raw-food and snack options. - Well-versed in the coconut industry since 1960s, - IMC aims to fill the ‘Gap’ and promote the wonders of our Superfood - the Coconut. Our Pride Focus on Health
- 14. Organic Devoid of any chemicals or additives like pesticides. Non-GMO Most developed nations do not consider GMOs to be safe. In more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan, and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs. Source: www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/ Low Glycemic Impact - The glycemic index measures the effects of carbohydrates on your blood sugar. Coconut sugar ranks just 35 on this index, while regular table sugar ranks about 68. Foods high on the glycemic index cause your blood sugar to spike, which can lead to a sugar rush and subsequent crash. Fast spikes in blood sugar can also cause your insulin levels to soar in a short period of time, and this can have serious consequences for diabetics.
- 15. Diabetic Friendly With a low Glycemic Index of approximately 35 as compared to other sweeteners, (Honey: ~50, Cane Sugar: ~68, Maple Syrup: ~54) our organic coconut sugar allows for slower sugar release into the blood stream to avoid sugar spikes for diabetic / pre-diabetic conditions. Source: American Diabetes Association Perfect Replacement Can be used as a perfect 1:1 perfect for cane/brown sugar in all culinary use with a pleasant caramel aroma. Excellent Source of Vitamins & Minerals Every teaspoon of coconut sugar contains essential vitamins like Vitamin B Complex and minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, calcium and others that are NOT found in refined sugar. Vitamin B Complex - Coconut sap is rich in vitamins, including 12 of the essential B vitamins, and coconut sugar inherits this benefit. Of all the B vitamins, coconut sugar is highest in inositol (vitamin B8), which is needed for the formation of healthy cells and has also been used to treat anxiety and sadness. Coconut sugar is also high in thiamine, riboflavin, folic acid, choline, pyridoxal, para-aminobezoic acid, pantothenic acid and nicotinic acid. It even contains trace amounts of vitamin B12, which is seldom found in plants. All of these B vitamins aid cellular metabolism and provide us with energy. 100 grams of coconut sugar provide us with 34.2 milligrams of glutamic acid (an essential neurotransmitter needed for proper brain function), 11.2 milligrams of aspartic acid (promotes metabolism function and is used to treat depression), 15.4 milligrams of threonine (maintains protein balance in the body) and 8.2 milligrams of serine (aids brain and nervous system function), as well as lower amounts of other essential and non-essential amino acids. These amino acids, being components of proteins, are needed for cell growth and repair, metabolism function and the production of hormones and enzymes. Source: www.naturalnews.com/042968_coconut_sugar_low_gly cemic_B_vitamins.html
- 16. Sustainability Coconut tree produces an average of 50-75% more sugar per acre than sugar cane and is reported as one of the more sustainable sweeteners in the world. Rich in Amino Acids Contains the same 16 amino acids as coconut sap. Every 100 grams of coconut sugar provide us with: ~34.2 mg of glutamic acid (an essential neurotransmitter for brain functions) ~11.2 mg of aspartic acid (improves metabolism) ~15.4 mg of threonine (maintains body protein balance) Earth Friendly - The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization named coconut palm sugar the most sustainable sweetener in the world in 2014. The trees use minimal amounts of water and fuel, especially compared to sugar cane production, and produce for about 20 years. It has no artificial ingredients and is not chemically altered in any way.
- 17. Nutrient Content - Coconut sugar offers more vitamins and minerals than white table sugar. It contains traces of vitamin C, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and copper. Coconut sugar also provides small amounts of phytonutrients, such as polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanidin, and antioxidants. You'll also find the B vitamin inositol, often used as a mood booster, in coconut sugar. Source: Elemental content (ppm or mg/li) of 3 sources of edible sugar. (Analyzed by PCA-PTAL,Sept.11,2000) (Secretaria et.al., 2003) Nutrient (ppm or mg/li) Coconut Sugar Brown Cane Sugar Refined White Sugar Nitrogen 2,020 100 0 Phosphorus 790 30 0.7 Potassium 10,30 650 25 Calcium 60 240 60 Magnesium 290 70 10 Sodium 450 20 10 Chloride 4,700 180 100 Sulfur 260 130 20 Boron 6.3 0 0 Zinc 21.2 2 1.2 Manganese 1.3 2 0 Iron 21.9 12.6 1.2 Copper 2.3 0.6 0.6
- 18. Our involvement in the production cycle starts from selection through to the final packaging stage. Our Pride Our Production Snapshot SELECTION COLLECTION EVAPORATION CONVERSION PREPERATION PACKAGING
- 19. - Careful selection of bearing trees with healthy unopened inflorescence. - - The matured unopened inflorescence will be bent downwards for 1 week - to allow nectar to flow for tapping. SELECTION
- 20. - Nectar collected is measured immediately to ensure they conform - to the required acidity level. - Nectar is carefully collected and stored in sterilized containers. - We only produce our sugar from nectar and not from blocks. COLLECTION
- 21. - Collected nectar is cooked over traditional ovens to remove any bacteria and moisture. - - The solution will be sieved and further evaporated to syrup form. - - Upon crystallization, wok is removed from the oven and - continued to be stirred until sugar granules is formed. EVAPORATION
- 22. - Granulated sugar is stirred and ground further with coconut husks - to improve consistency. More moisture is released through heat retained in the wok. CONVERSION
- 23. - The sugar granules will be sieved over industrial food grade strainers to produce uniform particles. - - After sieving, it will be transferred in food grade stainless-steel trays to be dried. - PREPARATION
- 24. - Multiple sieving and magnetic traps are used to ensure - no foreign material is present in the final product. - Product will then be carefully weighed and sealed under stringent conditions. - PACKAGING
- 25. Our Pride Our Certifications IMC Organic Coconut Sugar is certified with the following: Certifications-in-Progress: Fair-Trade ? Gluten-Free ? Low Glycemic USDA Organic EU Organic NON-GMO Project Verified Halal Kosher Vegan SYST EM CERTI FIED ISO 22000 SYST EM CERTI FIED G M P SYST EM CERTI FIED H A C C P Food Safety Standards
- 26. Our Promise
- 27. Our Promise Internal Control System (ICS) Team - Our belief in quality assurance goes beyond implementing sound procedures and practices. - In setting up our in-house Internal Control System (ICS) team, we have a close relationship with our farmers by getting our hands on the ground and working with them daily. - Our ICS team works hand in hand with our farmers to understand any of their difficulties. - This enables an ongoing two-way dialogue between IMC and our farmers to improve our production process. - With a small ratio of 1 ICS manager to every 20 farmers, our managers are able to ensure - all productions are carried out in accordance with Good Farming Practice guidelines. This is achieved through constant training and communication with our farmers.
- 28. Our Promise Traceability - IMC recognizes that consumers are becoming more conscious of their food sources. - We adopted a traceability process which enables us to trace every pack of sugar back to its originating tree.
- 29. Advantages of our traceability process - Using a completely auditable system, our traceability standards allows us to locate - every pack of sugar back to its packing lot, production batch, farmer and tree. - Accurate identification and isolation of any problems that arise through the production - cycle to be rectified quickly. - Traceability promotes accountability and responsibility among our farmers, spurring - them to deliver only products of the highest qualtiy.
- 30. Our Promise World Class Packaging Facility - IMC packs in a state-of-the-art facility located in Jakarta, Indonesia with the - highest standards of certifications for processing. - Regular QC inspections via random sampling in our lab include: - product consistency, seal integrity tests and leak detection.
- 31. Presentation of New Farming Equipment Buka Puasa Celebration Organic Training and Certification Our Promise Corporate Social Responsibility
- 32. IMC is a fully integrated producer of Organic Coconut Sugar, controlling the entire production cycle from pre-collection to processing to delivery. We are committed to our farmers and seek to maximize the rewards due to them through our integrated operations. We are able to maintain a single, consistent standard of the highest quality throughout our production. We take pride to be a symbol of quality, integrity and a leading brand of the market. This is IMC and this is our assurance. organic-coconut-sugar.com
- 33. organic-coconut-sugar.com Contact Us Podomoro City, Ruko Garden Shopping Arcade Blok B/8 DH Jakarta 11470 - Indonesia +62 21 4404107 info@organic-coconut-sugar.com