Strawberry Puree with seeds

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Egyptian Strawberry Pulp with seeds


1. INGREDIENTS

The product is prepared by fresh and ripe Egyptian strawberries carefully selected. Additives None permitted.

2. DETAILED TECHNICAL DATA

2a. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Brix (Soluble solids) at 20º C

not less than 7.5%
Viscosity Bostwick at 20°C

9.5 ± 0.5
Colour BCR a/b at 20°C



1.7 ± 0.1 Red tile L 25.9 - A 33.9 - B 14.9


Taste, aroma and flavour
Good taste and flavour characteristic of processed strawberries. Free from off-odors and off-flavors

Texture
Homogenous and even in texture. Containes seeds
2b. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS pH at 20°C

3.40 – 3.85

Acidity
not more than 0.6
Heavy metals In conformity with FAO/WHO and Egyptian food standards Pesticides In conformity with FAO/WHO and Egyptian food standards Radiation None. Preservatives None. GMO Free off GMO’s.

3. MICROBIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS Pathogenic micro-organisms None. Micro-organisms which cause spoilage None ALLERGENS None.

4. PACKAGING 4a. Primary i. Aseptic bags The product is aseptically filled in approximately 200 liter, metallised foil film bags (Scholle). The bags are examined concerning blown bags or any other type of damage. The product is then put into large polyethylene bags. ii. Drums The product is closed well and packed in about 200 kgs, clean steel drums, coated by food grade paint.All drums are cleaned before loading. 4b. Secondary i. Palletisation 4 drums placed per pallet and each shall be fastened with a synthetic tape. Pallets are clean, undamaged and of good construction. Fumigation certificate or declaration that the wooden pallets are fully in poplar wood valid for non EU producers. ii. Shrinkwrap The drums are wrapped additionally with a shrinkwrap foil (approx. 50 cm long) to protect them from soiling and displacement

5. LABELLING Each drum shall have the following information: Name of company, address and trademark. Name of product Statement “Made in Egypt”. Production date shelf life) Net weight Gross weight Brix-value Color

6. STORAGE CONDITIONS The product must be stored at a temperature not higher than 4-5 º C, protected from direct sunlight and heat, without having any noticeable change in product quality.

7. SHELF LIFE

Shelf life is 18 months when adhering to proper storage conditions.