Description: Homogeneous and uniform product obtained by washing, finishing and concentrating fresh, mature and sound Plum to 30/32 °Brix. All raw materials and the process involved in the preparation of this product are in accordance with good commercial practices and under strict sanitary conditions.
PHYSICAL - CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Screen: 0.024” (0,6 mm).
°Brix: 30 - 32 (Direct Refractometry).
Bostwick: Max. 13 cm. (Bostwick 15? Brix, 20?C, 30 seg.).
H.M.C.: Max. 12 % (Howard Mould Count).
pH: 2.90 – 3.30 (Reading Direct Potenciometric).
Acidity: 2.50 – 3.50 % (Malic acid).
Color L: > 22.0 Hunter Lab, dilution at 8,5°Brix.
ORGANOLEPTIC REQUIREMENTS:
Colour: Dark red violet.
Flavor: Characteristic to fresh, sound and mature plum variety.
Aroma: Characteristic to fresh, sound and mature plum variety.
DEFECTS:
Foreign materials: Absence.
MICROBIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Total plate count : Maximum 10 UFC/g
Yeast and mold: Maximum 10 UFC/g
Lactobacillus: Negative
SHELF LIFE:
2 years from production date.
OTHERS
Additive: Ascorbic acid
Packaging: 55 gallons Aseptic bag in metal drums
