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Product Description
Papaya Pulp/Concentrate is made from select variety of red and yellow papayas, ripened under controlled conditions.
The preparation process includes cutting,
destoning, deseeding, peeling, refining, concentrating under vacuum (for Concentrates) 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 the natural flavour and aroma of the fruit is maintained in the final product.
Usage
Aseptic Papaya Pulp/Concentrate is used in the preparation of baby foods.
The therapeutic value of the product makes it suitable for combination with other fruit pulp to make nutritious health drinks.
| Specifications |
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| Brix Degree |
Yellow/Red Papaya Pulp |
Min 8 |
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Yellow/Red Papaya Concentrate |
Min 20 |
| Acidity % C.A. |
Pulp |
Max 0.70% |
| Anhydrous w/w |
Concentrate |
Max 1.30% |
| pH |
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3.8 to 4.2 |
| Viscosity (Brookfield) |
Pulp |
Min.2000 cps at 20 degree C,
8 degree brix |
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Concentrate |
Min 7000 cps at 20 degree C,
20 degree brix |
| Vitamin C
(ascorbic acid) |
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Min 100 ppm |
| Total Count |
Aseptic |
Frozen |
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Max 50/GM |
Max 5000/GM |
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| Yeast and Mould |
Max 50/GM |
Max
1000/GM |
Microbiological status
Papaya puree/concentrate is free from any pathogenic bacteria. Aseptic and canned papaya puree and concentrate are commercially sterile.
Packaging
Aseptic Papaya 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
Papaya Puree GrossWt.(in Kg.)
Net Wt.(inKg.)
Aseptic pack in 55 gallon
230 210
Aseptic pack in 20 kg 21 20
Canned pulp in carton
20.5
18
Frozen in carton 21 20
Papaya Concentrate GrossWt.(in Kg.) Net
Wt.(inKg.)
Aseptic pack in 55 gallon
240 220
Aseptic pack in 20 kg 21 20
Storage Recommendations
Aseptic Yellow and Red Papaya 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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