Cherry Aseptic Purée
Aseptic Cherry Puree is prepared from ripened washed and sorted cherries. The product contains no preservatives.
Cherry Aseptic Puree Specifications
ASEPTIC CHERRY PUREE PROCESS DESCRIPTION
Process
Aseptic puree is pasteurized at 192°F or higher for a minimum 15 minutes. Puree is cooled and aseptically packaged. Water and pectinase enzyme used as process aids. Aseptic puree is guaranteed to comply with FDA, Juice HACCP: 21 CFR Part 120, applicable state and local laws and regulations.
PH. 3.32 -3.37
Brix 14.3
Viscosity
11.0 – 15.0 cm/min (Bostwick at 70°F)
Color
Bright medium to dark red, typical of cooked cherries
Aroma
Typical of cooked cerry, product is free of rancid, musty, and objectionable odors
Flavor
Typical of cooked cherry, product is free of rancid, stale, bitter, musty, and objectionable flavors
Defects
Free from foreign material
Microbiological Specifications
ATB
<10 cfu/g
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 4th edition, Chapter 24
Yeast
<10 cfu/g
AOAC Official Methods of Analysis, 18th Ed. 2010
Mold
<10 cfu/g
AOAC Official Methods of Analysis, 18th Ed. 2010
Coliform
<10 cfu/g
BAM, FDA, 8th Ed. Online, 2001, Chapter 4
E. coli
<10 cfu/g
BAM, FDA, 8th Ed. Online, 2001, Chapter 4
Salmonella
negative
BAM, FDA, 8th Ed. Online, 2001, Chapter 5
Packaging
Aseptic bag (5 gal) in corrugated box, 42 lbs net weight
Expiry and Storage
Product is shelf-stable, no refrigeration is necessary for food safety of unopened bags. Refrigerated or frozen storage is highly recommended for optimal color and flavor quality. Thawed product should not be refrozen. Shelf-life is 12 months from production date.
Status
Aseptic, Product of USA
Metal Detection
During production.
Allergens
None
MSDS
Aseptic CherryPuree does not fall under the guidelines established in 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), Subpart Z (Toxic and Hazardous Substances), and therefore does not require an MSDS.
GMO
Aseptic Cherry Puree and Pectinase Enzyme has not been genetically modified.
GRAS
Aseptic Cherry Puree is generally recognized as safe as defined in 21 CFR 170.30(b)(2).
Shipping Information
Carton Net Wt
42 lbs (12.7 kg)
Carton Gross Wt
46 lbs (13.6 kg)
Cartons/Layer
16
Layers/Pallet
3
Cartons/Pallet
48
Nutritional Information (per 100g, derived by calculation)
Calories
40 kcal
Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 g
Protein
0.3 g
Carbohydrates
9.7 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Sugars
4.3 g
Vitamin A
30 IU
Vitamin C
6.5 mg
Calcium
6.9 mg
Iron
0.2 mg
Moisture
90.1 g
Ash
0 g