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Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries, Diced (FP04-12)

Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries, Diced (FP04-12) are prepared from IQF dark sweet cherries. The frozen cherries are tempered and randomly diced, filled into polylined cartons, and stored frozen in a commercial freezing unit at 0°F for preservation.

Ingredient Name: Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries

Physical Form: Dices

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Gluten-free, Kosher

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, GFSI Certified, GMP, Kosher, Prop 65 Compliant

Features: Enhanced Shelf Life, Free Of Strange Flavors

Sugar Content: 8.2 - 8.2 %

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Ingredients

Dark Sweet Cherries

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Flavor
Normal flavor, free of off flavors
Odor
Normal odor, free of off odors
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH3.4 - 3.8
Brix14 - 20°
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 50,000per gram
Coliformmax. 200per gram
Escherichia colimax. 3per gram
SalmonellaNegativeper 375g
StaphylococcusNegativeper 25g
ListeriaNegativeAOAC RI# 041101
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 5,000per gram
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy45.0Kcal/100g
Calories from Fat0.9Kcal/100g
Protein1.11g/100g
Carbohydrates10.0g/100g
Total Dietary Fiber1.1g/100g
Total Sugars8.2g/100g
Added Sugars0.0g/100g
Fat0.1g/100g
Trans Fat0.0g/100g
Cholesterol0.0per 100g
Water88.65g/100g
Ash0.15g/100g
Mineral Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium13.0mg/100g
Iron0.5mg/100g
Potassium132.0mg/100g
Sodium18.0mg/100g
Typical Vitamin Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vitamin A - RAE161.4mcg/100g
Vitamin C2.45mg/100g
Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g
Physical Requirements

Defects: Harmless Extraneous Material

  • Max. 1 per 60 oz. or to customer specs
  • Minor Blemishes: Small light discoloration on skin Max. 10% by count
  • Major Blemishes: Blemish exceeding an aggregate area of 9/32" and/or extending into the flesh of the cherry. Max. 3% by count

Pits: Maximum 1 pit per 1000 oz. (62.5 lbs) lot average

Dice Size: Dices are created by sending DSP cherries thru an Urschel Dicer twice. The Urschel is set with 1/2” knives. Final dice size is ~1/8” to 1/2” .

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • Poly Lined Carton: 40 lb.
  • Pallet: 41.7 lb.(Case wt.)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years
Storage Condition

Store under optimum conditions. 0ºF or lower.