Organic Apple Juice Concentrate (Cloudy 55º Brix)
Product Description
Organic, cloudy, 55º Brix apple juice concentrate is manufactured from clean, sound, BioGro-certified organic fruit that has been washed and sorted prior to processing. The predominant varieties processed are Braeburn (~35%), Gala type (~25%), Pacific series (~20%) and Fuji (~15%). The resulting concentrate does not contain any added preservatives, acidity regulators, sugars, colourings or flavours. The AJC 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 |
