Cherry Central Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened - No Oil (FP07-106)

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Ingredients

Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sugar

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Gluten-free,

Kosher

Food Ingredients Features

Cardiovascular Protection,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

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 sweetened dried red tart cherries

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content (12 - 15 for coating)	8 - 17	%	—
pH	3.5 - 3.8	—	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliform	max. 10	per gram	—
Escherichia coli	max. 3	per gram	—
Listeria	Negative	per 125g	—
Salmonella	Negative	per 375g	—
Staphylococcus	Negative	per 25g	—
Total Plate Count	max. 1000	per gram	—
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 500	per gram	—

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Added Sugars	26.76	g/100g	—
Ash	1.09	g/100g	—
Energy	337.0	Kcal/100g	—
Calories from Fat	7.56	Kcal/100g	—
Carbohydrates	81.37	g/100g	—
Cholesterol	0.0	per 100g	—
Fat	0.84	g/100g	—
Protein	2.02	g/100g	—
Total Dietary Fiber	3.6	g/100g	—
Total Sugars	69.96	g/100g	—
Trans Fat	0.0	g/100g	—
Water	14.68	g/100g	—

Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium	31	mg/100g	—
Iron	3.4	mg/100g	—
Potassium	300.0	mg/100g	—
Sodium	5.02	mg/100g	—

Typical Vitamin Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vitamin A - RAE	465.09	mcg/100g	—
Vitamin C	0.0	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. (25 lbs.) dried fruit

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

GFSI Certified,

GMP,

Kosher,

Prop 65 Compliant

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.