EVAPORATED APPLES - INVERTEC FOODS - PRODUCT DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Evaporated Apples are prepared from sound, fresh and properly ripened (Granny Smith, Fuji and Red Delicious) apples which have been washed, cored, sorted, trimmed, cut to desired size, and properly dried. The production, packaging and delivery are made under strict sanitary conditions to guarantee a product which is in complete compliance with the FDA as well as the European Union and other international food laws and regulations. Our products are circle K Kosher certified.

MOISTURE

22%-26% maximum (determined by Vaccuum Oven method at 70º for 6 hours).

SULPHUR DIOXIDE (SO2)

Both Unsulphured and 1500 ppm Maximum (Target 1200 ppm).

COLOR

Tan to light brown for unsulfured products, light yellow to white for sulfured products.

RECONSITUTION RATIO

Evaporated apples will generally require between 3-5 parts water (by weight) to 1 part apple to fully reconstitute the product.

STANDARD CUT SIZES

Dices
Grinds
Other*
1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4"
1/8"
Rings
1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2"
5/64"
Quarters
1/2" x 3/8" x 1/4"
 
Chip Pieces
3/8" x 3/8" x 3/8"
 
Slices
 
 
Pie Pieces
*With or without peel.

DEFECTS

Shall be free of any defects.

STALK

One stalk in 200g, maximum.

SEEDS

One seed in 200g, maximum.

FOREIGN MATERIAL

Shall be free of all substances degrading the physical characteristics or hazardous to human consumption.

MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Microorganisms that can cause food intoxication or food poisoning in humans shall be absent.
Standard Aerobic Plate Count 1000/g Maximum
Yeast and Mold 500/g Maximum
Coliforms 3/g Maximum
E. Coli 3cfu/g Maximum
Salmonella None detected in 25g

ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES

Odor Characteristic of apple and free from off odors
Flavor Characteristic of sweet to tart apples and free from off flavors
Texture Discrete soft and tender apple pieces

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS

Product is packed in corrugated export cartons with polyethylene bags inside. Net weight shall be 35-50 lb. per case.

The product shall be transported in dry containers of 20 or 40 feet.

Product
Pounds
Cases 20'
Cases 40'
Cases 40' HC
HM Grind
50
600
1200
1400
1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4"
40
600
1200
1400
1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2"
40
600
1200
1400
1/2" x 3/8" x 1/4"
40
600
1200
1400
Rings
35
600
1200
1400
Quarters
35
600
1200
1400

 

 

 

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. TDS265 1/01

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