Cherry Central Dried Organic Montmorency Tart Cherries - Unsweetened (FP07-56)

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Dried Montmorency Red Tart Cherries

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Ingredients

Organic Dried Montmorency Cherries, Organic Sunflower Oil

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Gluten-free,

Kosher,

Organic

Food Ingredients Features

Cardiovascular Protection,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Free Of Strange Flavors,

Regulates Blood Pressure,

Rich in Minerals,

Rich in Vitamins

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Juice & Juice Drinks,

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Other Food Applications,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Other Nutrition Applications

Food & Nutrition Applications

Breakfast Cereals,

Cakes,

Cereal Bars,

Confectionery Products,

Convenience Foods,

Cookies,

Desserts,

Frozen Desserts,

Fruit Bars,

Functional Foods,

Jams,

Mocktail,

Nutritional Bars,

Packaged Salads,

Pies,

Popsicles,

Sauces,

Savory Products,

Smoothies,

Snacks,

Spreads,

Toppings

Properties

Flavor

Typical of unsweetened dried montmorency cherries

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	8 - 16	%	—
Oil	max. 0.5	wt %	—
pH	3.5 - 3.8	—	—
Water Activity	max. 0.62	%	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli	max. 3	per gram	—
Listeria	Negative	per 25g	—
Salmonella	Negative	per 375g	—

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Added Sugars	0.0	g/100g	—
Ash	0.54	g/100g	—
Energy	329.0	Kcal/100g	—
Calories from Fat	1.26	Kcal/100g	—
Carbohydrates	84.32	g/100g	—
Cholesterol	0.0	per 100g	—
Fat	0.14	g/100g	—
Protein	2.7	g/100g	—
Total Dietary Fiber	6.99	g/100g	—
Total Sugars	35.6	g/100g	—
Trans Fat	0.0	g/100g	—
Water	12.3	g/100g	—

Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium	156.84	mg/100g	—
Iron	6.49	mg/100g	—
Potassium	300.0	mg/100g	—
Sodium	4.68	mg/100g	—

Typical Vitamin Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vitamin A - RAE	831.06	mcg/100g	—
Vitamin C	1.24	mg/100g	—
Vitamin D	0.0	mcg/100g	—

Physical Requirements

Defects: Harmless Extraneous Material

• max. 1 per 60 oz. dried fruit
• max 5% flat (by count)

Pits: 1 in 400 oz. dried fruit

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

GFSI Certified,

GMP,

Kosher,

Prop 65 Compliant,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Packaging

• Poly lined carton - 10 or 25 lbs
• Pallet Case - 11, 27.4 lbs

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

18 Months

Storage Condition

Best quality will be maintained and shelf life extended when stored frozen or under refrigeration.