Bedemco Dried Sweetened Cultivated Blueberries

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Blueberries, Sweetened Dried

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

GMO-free,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Organic,

Plant-Based

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations

Food & Nutrition Applications

Cookies,

Dessert Bar,

Muffins

Application pH Range

2.8 - 3.5

Properties

Appearance

Whole fruits, individual and intact

Flavor

Typical of dried, sweetened blueberries, no off-flavors

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Oil Dressing	max. 1	%	-
Extraneous Plant Material	max. 1	%	-
Harmless Extraneous Material	max. 20	capstems per 25 lbs	-

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (Regular)	14 - 18	%	Karl Fisher
Moisture Content (Low)	10 - 14	%	Karl Fisher
Water Activity (Regular Moisture)	0.48 - 0.67		Water Activity Meter
Water Activity (Low Moisture)	0.40 - 0.50		Water Activity Meter

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	-
Total Coliforms	max. 10	cfu/g	-
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 100	cfu/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

GMP,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher,

Organic Certified,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Packaging Information

Food grade HDPE bags in corrugated cartons.

Availability

• Regular Moisture : 600 to 1800 Count per pound.*
• Paste

Note : *Count may vary due to moisture level and seasonal availability.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

18 months

Storage Conditions

Up to 18 months if stored properly in a cool (45°F) and dry place. Product may be frozen.