Concentrated Orange Juice

Concentrated Orange Juice Fruit Variety
Valencia (Sweet) Orange
Processing Season
January – June
Brix (Temp + Acid corr) 65.0 +/- 1.0 (other under request)
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 12.5
Maximum 19.5

This product is manufactured from mature and wholesome oranges grown in Costa Rica. It is blended to an optimum quality, adding back those volatile flavors extracted in the evaporation process. This FCOJ is manufactured following the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices and in accordance with the General Principles of Food Hygiene, recommended by the Codex Alimentarius.

Packaging

55 gallons drums Approx. 267.6 kg (590 lbs) net weight
300 gallons bins Approx. 1406 kg (3100 lbs.) net weight

All containers with two polyethylene liners inside.

Specifications

Brix (Temp + Acid corr) 65.0 +/- 1.0 (other under request)
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 12.5
Maximum 19.5
Recoverable oil (SCOTT) 0.005 – 0.0150 % v/v
Bottom pulp Maximum 12 % v/v
Color Target 37, Minimum 36 USDA Score Points
Defects Target 20, Minimum 18 USDA Score Points
None that affect the appearance or palatability of the juice
Flavor Target 37, Minimum 36 USDA Score Points
No objectionable flavor or aroma
USDA Min. Grade A

Microbiological

Total Plate Count (OSA, 30 °C) Maximum 1 000 CFU / ml
Yeast and Mold (PDA, 30 °C) Maximum 500 CFU / ml

Storage

-18 ºC (0 °F) is recommended for storage and shipping of drums.

Use Before

3 years from production date.