Blackberry
Marion - The premium Blackberry variety
Evergreen
Imported
SPECIFICATION
BLACKBERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, 65 BRIX
Product Summary
- Processed from freshly harvested and frozen blackberries grown in the Northwest region of the United States.
- Pressed from blackberries harvested at a Brix of 10 to 12 depending on crop year and time of harvest.
- 100% natural and contains no artificial ingredients or fillers.
- Available essence returned or essence separated: blackberry juice essence is standardized to 100 fold.
Analytical & Sensory
Brix: 65+/-0.5
pH: 3.0to 4.0; varies with crop year
Acidity: 2.0 to6.0%as citric; varies with crop year
Insoluble Solids: Less than 1%
Dilution Ratio: 7.2 parts water to 1 part concentrate (by volume) gives 10.0 Brix reconstituted single strength juice meeting NLEA requirements for fruit solids.
Appearance: Natural for blackberries; dark purple color with good clarity.
Flavor/Aroma: Typical of blackberries, free from fermented, metallic, or other objectionable flavors or odors.
Microbiological
| Total Plate Count: |
<500/g |
| Yeast and Mold: |
<100/g |
| Coliform: |
<10/g |
Product and Storing
- Steel open head drums with two 4 mil poly liners, 50 or 52 gallon fill
- Plastic pails, 5 gallon fill
- Store frozen, shelf life at least 2 years from the date of manufacture, in unopened containers.
- Ship via refrigerated vans frozen.
Each pail/drum and lid are labeled with a LOT # sticker which includes:
- Product ID
- Essence designator
- Julian date of production
- Fill (gallons/net weight)
- Crop year
- Customer designator
Brix |
