Cloudy Apple Juice Concentrate (55º Brix)
Product Description
Apple Juice Concentrate is manufactured from clean, sound fruit, which has been washed and sorted prior to processing. The predominant varieties are Gala, Braeburn and Granny Smith. The resulting 55° Brix concentrate does not contain any added preservatives, acidity regulators, sugars, colourings or flavours. The Apple Juice Concentrate is processed according to good manufacturing practices and complies with the New Zealand Food Hygiene Regulations and the USA Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Finished Product Standards
PARAMETER
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SPECIFICATIONS
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| Brix |
55º Brix minimum |
| Specific Gravity (g/L @ 20º) |
~1.26 |
| Acidity (% w/w malic acid @ 55º Brix) |
As per customer specification.
General range 1.4 – 2.4% w/w malic |
| pH |
General range 3.2 – 3.8 |
| Colour (440nm @11.5º Brix) |
As per customer specification. |
| Pulp Density (v/v @ 55ºC) |
< 8% |
| Stability |
The reconstituted juice shall show uniform suspension with no signs of floc-like material after standing at ambient temperature for 24 hr. |
| Cloud Content |
15 – 40% |
| Pesticide Residue |
To comply with known requirements of end user. |
| Insect Contamination |
Nil |
| Metal Contamination |
To comply with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act |
