LOW MOISTURE APPLES - INVERTEC FOODS - PRODUCT DATA SHEET

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Low Moisture Apples are prepared from fresh and properly (Granny Smith and Red Delicious) apples, which have been washed, peeled, cored, sorted, trimmed, cut to desired size, and properly dried. The production, package and deliver 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 regulation. Our products are circle K Kosher certified.

STANDARD CUT SIZES

Dices
Flake
Tenderized
Granules
Powder
Slices
Chip Pieces
1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4"
1/2" x 1/2" x 3/8"
1/2" x 3/8" x 1/4"
12 US Mesh
30 US Mesh
1/2" x 3/8" x 1/8"
1/2" x 1/4" x 1/4"
3/4" x 3/4" x 3/4"
1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4"
 
8 US Mesh
20 US Mesh
 
 
1/2" x 3/8" x 1/4"
 
 
6 US Mesh
16 US Mesh
 
 
1/2" x 1/2" x 3/8"
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other cuts available as per customer request.

MOISTURE

3.5% maximum (determined by Vaccuum Oven method at 70º for 6 hours).

SULPHUR DIOXIDE (SO2)

Both Unsulphured and 100 ppm maximum

COLOR

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

RECONSITUTION RATIO

Low Moisture Apples will generally require between 5-7 parts water (by weight) to 1 part apple to fully reconstitute the product.

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 3cfu/g Maximum
E. Coli None detected in 25g
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 apple pieces, soft, crunchy

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS

Product is packed in corrugated export cartons with double sealed high density (100 micron) polyethylene bags inside.

The product shall be transported in dry conditions in palletized containers of 20’, 40’ and 40’HC.

Product
Pounds
Cases 20'
Cases 40'
Cases 40' HC
LM Powder
40
600
1200
1400
LM Dice 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4"
35
300
600
700
LM Dice 3/8" x 3/8" x 3/8"
35
300
600
700
LM Dice 1/2" x 3/8" x 1/4"
35
300
600
700
LM Flake 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/8"
50
300
600
700
Tenderized 1/2" x 3/8" x 1/4"
45
300
600
700

 

 

 

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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