Concentrated Pineapple Juice

Concentrated Pineapple Juice Fruit Variety
Cayenne and/or MD2 (Maui Gold)
Processing Season
All Year
Brix (Temp + Acid corr) 65.0 +/- 1.0 (other under request)
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 17.0
Maximum 30.0

This product is manufactured from mature and wholesome Cayenne and/or MD2 (Maui Gold) pineapples grown in Costa Rica. It is blended to an optimum quality, adding back those volatile flavors extracted in the evaporation process. This FCPJ 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 17.0
Maximum 30.0
Bottom pulp Maximum 12 % v/v
Color Very good according to USDA.
Light yellowish beige to golden amber. Absence of green or gray color
Defects Practically free from defects according to USDA.
None that affect the appearance or palatability of the juice
Flavor Not significantly different from the standard
No objectionable flavor or aroma
USDA Min. Grade A

Microbiological

Total Plate Count (OSA, 30 °C) Maximum 2 000 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 and bins.

Use Before

3 years from production date.