Single Strength Organic Orange Juice

Single Strength Organic Orange Juice Fruit Variety
Valencia (Sweet) Orange
Processing Season
January – June
Brix (Temp + Acid corr) Minimum 11.2
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 13.0
Maximum 20.0

This product is manufactured from mature and wholesome oranges grown in certified organic farms in Costa Rica. This juice is manufactured following the guidelines of the Good Manufacturing Practices and in accordance with the General Principles of Food Hygiene, recommended by the Codex Alimentarius.

Packaging

55 gallons Cylindrical drums 206 Kg. Net weight
57 gallons Conical drums 227 Kg. Net weight
230 gallons Carton bins 985 Kg. Net weight
Tankers Under Request

All drums and bins with one polyethylene liner inside and one aseptic bag or two polyethylene liners.

Specifications

Brix (Temp + Acid corr) Minimum 11.2
Brix / Acid Ratio Minimum 13.0
Maximum 20.0
Recoverable oil (SCOTT) 0.005 – 0.0350 % v/v
Bottom pulp Maximum 12 % v/v
Color Target 38, Minimum 36 USDA Score Points
Typical of orange juice extracted from mature oranges
Defects Target 20, Minimum 18 USDA Score Points
None that affect the appearance or palatability of the juice
Flavor Target 38, Minimum 36 USDA Score Points
No objectionable flavor or aroma
USDA Min. Grade A

Microbiological

Total Plate Count Maximum 5 000 CFU / ml
Yeast and Mold Maximum 10 000 CFU / ml

Storage

-18 ºC (0 °F) is recommended for storage and shipping of cylindrical drums.
0 to 5°C for conical drums and bins
In tankers, juice is dispatched between 0 to 3 °C, in order that customer receives it to 5 °C or less.

Use Before

3 years for cylindrical drums when unopened and sealed stored at -18°C
1 year for conical drums and bins when unopened and sealed stored at 0 to 5°C