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Product Description
Guava Pulp/Concentrate is made from select variety of white and
pink guavas, ripened under controlled conditions.
The preparation process includes cutting, destoning, refining
and packing. In case of aseptic product the pulp is sterilised
and packed in presterilised aseptic bags. The refined pulp is
also packed in cans, hermetically sealed and retorted. Frozen
pulp is pasteurised and deep frozen in plate freezers.
The process ensures that natural flavour and aroma of the fruit
is maintained in the final product.
Usage
The aromatic flavour and high natural Vitamin C content
of the product makes it suitable for blending in avariety of ready-to-serve
beverage and health drinks.
In addition it can be used in preparing ice-creams, yoghurt and
confectionery.
| Specifications |
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| Brix
Degree |
White
Guava Puree |
Min
9 |
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Pink
Guava Puree |
Min
8 |
|
White
Guava Concentrate |
Min
20 |
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| Acidity
% C.A. |
White
Guava Puree |
Max
0.80% |
| anhydrous
w/w |
Pink
Guava Puree |
Max
0.90% |
|
White Guava Concentrate |
Max 1.40% |
|
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3.6
to 4.2 |
| pH |
Puree |
Min
2500 cps at 20 degree C, at 8-9 degree brix. |
Viscosity
(Brookfield) |
Concentrate |
Min
8000 cps at 20 degree C, at 20 degree brix. |
| Vitamin
C(ascorbic acid) |
|
400
ppm |
| Total
Count |
Aseptic & canned |
Frozen |
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Max
50/GM |
Max
5000/GM |
| Yeast
and Mould |
Aseptic & canned
Max
50/GM |
Frozen
Max
1000/GM |
Microbiological
Status
Guava puree/concentrate is free from any pathogenic
bacteria. Aseptic and canned product are commercially sterile.
Packaging
Aseptic Guava pulp/Concentrate is packed aseptically
in presterilised bags of 55 gallon capacity in open top steel
drums. Aseptic packing in 20 kg bag in 5 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 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
Guava
Puree
Gross Wt (in kg.)
Net Wt. (in Kg.)
Aseptic pack in 55 gallon
230
210
Aseptic pack in 20 kg.
21
20
Canned pulp in carton
(3.1Kg can, 6 cans/carton)
21
18.6
Frozen in carton
21
20
Guava Concentrate
Gross
Wt (in kg.)
Net Wt. (in Kg.)
Aseptic pack in 55 gallon
240
220
Aseptic pack in 20 kg.
21
20
Storage
Recommendation
Aseptic Guava puree/Concentrate, pulp 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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