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Cherry Central Red Tart Pitted Cherries, Organic - IQF (FP07-54)

Cherry Central Red Tart Pitted Cherries, Organic - IQF (FP07-54) are prepared from properly ripened fruit of the red tart cherry variety group Montmorency. The fruit is certified organic from the orchard, washed, cooled and rapidly handled prior to processing. Cherries are then sized, destemmed, sorted and pitted. Red tart pitted cherries are then individually quick frozen and packaged in a poly lined box and then stored at 0°F or less. All products are evaluated based on U.S. Standards for grades of frozen red tart pitted cherries (June 1974), Grade A or B.

Ingredient Name: Frozen Montmorency Red Tart Cherries

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

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

Features: Cardiovascular Protection, Enhanced Shelf Life, Free Of Strange Flavors, Regulates Blood Pressure, Rich in Minerals, Rich in Vitamins

Sugar Content: 8.2 - 8.2 %

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Ingredients

Organic Red Tart Cherries

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Flavor
Normal flavor, free of off flavors
Odor
Normal odor, free of off odors
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH3.3 - 3.7
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 50,000per gram
Coliformmax. 200per gram
Escherichia colimax. 3per gram
SalmonellaNegativeper 375g
StaphylococcusNegativeper 25g
ListeriaNegativeper 125g
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 10,000per 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 40 oz. or to customer specs
  • Minor Blemishes: Small light discoloration on skin max. 15% by count
  • Major Blemishes: Blemish exceeding an aggregate area of 9/32" and/or extending into the flesh of the cherry. Max. 5% by count

Pits: Lot average to customer specifications or USDA standards.

Character

Firm, plump, ripe, uniform size

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years
Storage Condition

Store under optimum conditions. Store at <0°F