100% PURE CONCORD GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The product is obtained by clarifying and concentrating the juice of Concord Grapes. No water, sugar or preservatives will be added to the product. The juice shall be clarified with pectic enzymes to remove suspended particles. The juice shall be detartrated and settled prior to shipment.

STANDARDS

Variety: 100% Pure Concord Grape (Labrusca Species)

Brix: 68° +/- 0.5°

Titratable Acidity: 2.0 - 3.8% w/w (as tartaric)

B/A Ratio: 18 - 34

Tartrates: 1% Maximum

pH: 3.0 - 3.6

Color: 520 nm: 0.250 minimum, Ratio 520 nm / 430 nm = 1.3 min. (5 ml sample diluted to 100 ml with Mcllvaine's buffer)

Flavor: Fresh, fully mature, full-bodied Concord flavor, free of disease, insect, mold, rot and other foreign material.

Essence: 150 Fold - returned or separate (as requested)

Total Plate Count: Less than 100 colonies/gm

Mold: Less than 10 colonies/gm

Yeast: Less than 100 colonies/gm

PACKAGING

The container most frequently used is sound, adequately sealed, open head steel drums, free from dirt, foreign matter or adulterating substances. The product is placed within double poly liners as an additional safeguard against contamination.

Each container will be properly and clearly labeled, indicating the name and address of the manufacturer, net contents, lot number, degree brix, essence separate or returned and the ingredient name "Concord Grape Juice".

SHIPPING

Deliveries shall comply in every respect with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, state laws and the requirements given in this specification.

To be received in first class condition, transportation equipment which has been thoroughly cleaned to prevent any possible contamination of product or its containers should be used. The product will be shipped in such a way that the temperature will be at ambient temperatures unless specifically specified by customer instructions.

STORAGE

Product should be stored before and after shipment at 50-60° Fahrenheit.

 

 

 

This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Since many conditions are beyond our control, all recommendations or suggestions are made with no warranty, express or implied. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation for using any product in conflict with the existing patents covering any material or its use. TDS 901 1/94

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