100% Pure Apple Juice Concentrate

Domestic
Imported

General Specification*:
1) Soluble solid (Bx) 70.0 - 71.0
2) Acidity >1.0%
3) pH 3.8±0.2
4) Color (11.Bx. 440nm.%) >=65.0
5) Clarity (11.5Bx. 625nm.%) >96
6) Turbidity (11.5Bx. NTU) =<2.0
7) Patulin (ppb) <50

Inner packaging:
200L/aseptic bag

Outer packing:
Plastic bag + steel drum

*determined by availability

PRODUCT DATA SHEET

EVAPORATED DICED APPLES 3/8”x3/8”x3/8” NON-sulfured

Product Description:

Evaporated diced apples are prepared from sound, properly ripened fruit, which has been washed, peeled and cored, sorted, trimmed, cut to the desired size and properly dried to a range of 16-18% moisture by weight.  The product is inspected throughout the process to assure a clean, wholesome product, which is in complete compliance with the provisions of Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts, as well as European Union and other international food laws and regulations.

Variety:    Primarily Delicious, Granny Smith and other peeler varieties (Fuji, Galas, etc)

Flavor:      Typical of variety with no musty, decayed or other off-flavors.

Color:       Light brown to tan.

Size:         3/8” X 3/8” X 3/8” Fresh Cut (10 mm)

Moisture: 16%-18%

Preservatives/ Additives:

This product shall be processed without the use of any preservatives.

Ingredient Statement:

Apples

Country of Origin:  

Not  Chinese

Packaging:

Packaged in 1.5 mil density poly bag inside a corrugated box. Net weight 40 pounds/approx. 18 Kg

Storage and shelf life:

Refrigerated storage 45 degrees F or less (7 deg C): 18 months shelf life recommendation

Ambient storage <70 degrees F (<21 deg C): 12 months shelf life recommendation.

Microbiological:

Standard Plate Count:    3,000/gm max

Yeast/Mold:                 300/gm max

Kosher Certification:

 This ingredient meets the kashruth requirements of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America.

Reconstitution Ratio:

Although the end usage, process, size and style of cut will ultimately dictate the correct ratio, evaporated apples generally require five parts water (by weight) to one part apple, to fully reconstitute.  Apples return to fresh cut dimensions when reconstituted.