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Product description
Banana Puree is obtained from select, Cavendish variety banana ripened under controlled conditions.
The preparation process includes peeling, mashing the ripe fruit, deseeding,
deaerating, concentrating under vacuum ( for concentates) and homogenising. In case of aseptic packing the puree is sterilised and packed in presterilised bags. For freezing, the puree is filledin trays and deep frozen in plate freezer at -40 degree centigrade. The puree is also canned in A-10 size cans hermetically sealed and retorted.
No additives except vitamin C is added, so the natural flavours are retained.
Usage
Banana Puree/Concentrate is used in the preparation of baby
foods, ice-creams yoghurt and confectionery.
The product is also used in combination with other fruit pulp for the constitution of drinks, nectar, juices and various other kinds of beverages.
Specifications
Brix Degree Puree Min 20
Concentrate Min 32
Acidity % C.A.
Aseptic& Frozen Canned
Puree
Max 0.50 %
Max 0.50%
Concentrate
Max 0.75%
pH
Aseptic& Frozen
Canned
Puree
4.6 to 5.2 4.5+-0.2
Concentrate
Viscosity Puree Min 2500 cps at 20 degree C,
(Brookfield)
20 degree brix
Concentrate Min 10000 cps at 20 degree C,
32 degree brix
Vitamin C Puree
Min 400 ppm
Concentrate Min 800 ppm
Total Count Aseptic & Canned Frozen
Puree
Max 50/GM Max 5000/GM
Concentrate Max 50/GM Max 5000/GM
Yeast and Mould
Aseptic & Canned Frozen
Puree
Max 50/GM
Max 1000/GM
Concentrate
Max 50/GM
Max 1000/GM
Microbiological status
Banana puree/concentrate is free from any pathogenic organisms, Aseptic and canned banana puree and concentrate are commercially sterile.
Packaging
Aseptic banana puree/concentrate is packed aseptically
in presterilised bags of 55 gallon capacity in open top steel
drums. Aseptic packing of 20 kg bag in 5 or 7 ply cartons can
also be provided with prior agreement.
Canned product is packed in A-10 size can and hermetically sealed
and retorted. Six cans are packed in 5 or 7 ply cartons provided
with separators.
Frozen pulp is packed in food grade polythene bags of 5 kg. Four bags are packed in staple-less self locking cartons and shrink wrapped.
Weight per pack
GrossWt.(in Kg.) Net Wt.(in Kg.)
Aseptic 55 gallon bag Puree 240
220
Concentrate
250
235
Aseptic 20kg carton Puree 21 20
Canned pulp in carton Puree 21 18.6
Frozen pulp in carton Puree 21 20
Storage Recommendations
Aseptic and canned banana puree/concentrate should be stored at temperature less than 10 degree Centigrade. Higher temperature and sunlight should be avoided to enhance shelf life.
Frozen product should always be stored at temperature less than -20 degree Centigrade.
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