Cherry Central Dried Red Tart Cherries, Unsweetened - Sliced (FP07-30)

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Dried Red Tart Cherries

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

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

Physical Form

Slices

Flavor

Typical of unsweetened dried red tart cherries

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	3.5 - 3.8	—	—
Moisture Content	8 - 16	%	—
Slice Size (Width cut)	0.25	inch	—

Microbiological Values

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

Nutritional Information

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

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cherries	99.5	%	—
Sunflower Oil	max. 0.5	%	—

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. 2 per 400 oz. (25 lbs.) dried fruit

Pits: 0 - Whole

Maximum 3 pieces* per 400 oz. (25 lbs.) Lot Average
*A piece is defined as any part of a pit that is large enough to not pass through a #8 mesh screen. .097 inches (2.46 mm) or larger

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.
• Carton: 10 or 25 lbs.
• Pallet: 11 or 27.4 lbs.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

18 Months

Storage Condition

Store in frozen or under refrigeration