Product Description
Freeze Dried Blueberries meet the requirements of the Food and Drug Regulations and the Processed Products Regulations.
All fresh or frozen Blueberries used for processing are clean, sound, edible, properly matured and of the latest crop. They are prepared, processed and packed under sanitary conditions in accordance with Title 21CFR Part 110 Good Manufacturing Practices for Food.
PHYSICAL CHARACTER
Grade: A
Ingredients: Freeze dried Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Variety & Origin: Duke, Bluecrop mixed,Cultivated, ordered by customers before harvest season,
US, Canada
Flavor/Aroma: Typical of fresh Blueberries. Free of objectionable flavors or odors.
Color: Bluish purple
Size: ~1/2 inch (12.7mm)
Appearance: Bluish purple spherical
other indicator
A.TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Moisture: 5% Maximum at time of packaging (Reference Method: AOAC 22.013)
Additives: None
B. MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS
For detection of: | Representative | Reference Method (or equivalent) |
Standard Plate Count | NMT 100,000cfu/g | AOAC Method 990.12 |
Yeast and Mold | NMT 2,000cfu/g | AOAC Method 997.04 |
Total Coliforms | NMT 50cfu/g | AOAC Method 991.14 |
E. coli | NMT 10cfu/g | AOAC Method 991.14 |
Additional microbiological testing can be done per customer specifications.
Minimum number of samples tested per lot: 1
C. MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits) STANDARDS
Pesticide residue & Heavy metals residue meet with FDA/CFIA requirements. Performed annually, results are available upon request.
D.NUTRITION PROFILE:
Nutrition Facts Serving Size 100g |
Amount per Serving |
Calories 340 Calories from Fat 15 |
%Daily Value* |
Total Fat 2.0 g 3% |
Saturated Fat 0g 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg 0% |
Sodium 6mg 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 88g 29% |
Dietary Fiber 16g 64% |
Sugars 60g |
Protein 5g |
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 100% |
Calcium 4% Iron 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily values may be higher or lower depending on your Calorie needs *Actual fruit nutritional content varies depending on fruit maturity, place of origin, variety, and seasonal variation. This nutritional information serves as guide only. |
E.SHELF LIFE: Twenty four (24) Months from themanufacturing date when stored unopened following proper storage conditions.
F.STORAGE AND USAGE REQUIREMENTS:
· Store under cool, dry conditions, RH≤60%, 32°F(0°C) to 75°F (23.9°C) is recommended.
· Avoid storage at elevated temperatures for prolonged periods of time.
· Boxes and bags should be kept sealed.
· Product should be equilibrated to room temperature before use.
· Product is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from atmosphere if left exposed. Processing operations should be accomplished expeditiously.
· Unused product should be kept sealed in original shipping container.