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MEYKON Fruit Juices and Concentrates Organic Sour Cherry Juice Concentrate

MEYKON Fruit Juices and Concentrates Organic Sour Cherry Juice Concentrate is produced by the physical removal of a specific proportion of water for the concentration of unfermented sour cherry juice obtained from the edible parts of the sound, mature fruits of Prunus cerasus variety by mechanical processes and preserved only by physical proceedings. The total process (All steps of production) must be described considering a HACCP concept (FDA 19.01.2001 or 852/2004 EC) and complies with production rules equivalent to regulations that are described in organic section. The product also complies with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) including quality checks and full traceability.

Ingredient Name: Sour Cherry Juice Concentrate

Flavor: Sour Cherry

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, GMO-free, Halal, Impurities-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, FDA Compliant, FSSC 22000, GMP, Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Kosher, Organic Certified, USDA Organic

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Identification & Functionality

Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Optical Judgement

Free of impurities

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Intended Uses

This product is semi-finished product. It is useable at:

  • Organic juice industry
  • Organic baby food industry
  • Organic dairy products industry etc.

Properties

Appearance
Typical of sour cherry juice
Flavor
Typical of sour cherry juice
Taste
Clean typical of sour cherry juice
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brix64.5 - 65.5DegreeIFU 8
Total Titratable Acidity (pH 8.1)4.00 - 8.00% w/wIFU 3, As Tartaric Acid
pH3.00 - 3.70-IFU 11
Hydroxy Methyl Furfuraldehyde (SS °Bx*, 3% Acetonitrile, at 272 nm)max. 20ppm-
Turbidity (SS °Bx*)max. 10NTU-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count (PCA, at 28°C, 3 days)max. 1000CFU/ml-
Mould (DRBC, at 28°C, 5 days)max. 500CFU/ml-
Yeast (DRBC, at 28°C, 5 days)max. 500CFU/ml-
Humic-reducing Microorganisms (PDA, at 28°C, 7 days)Noneper 50ml-
Bacteria Spores (PCA, at 28°C, 7 days)Noneper 50ml-
Coliform (VRBA, at 37°C, 3 days)Noneper 10ml-
E. coli (CA, at 37°C, 3 days)Noneper 10ml-
Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacteria (BAT, at 45°C, 11 days)max. 1CFU/ml-
Note

SS °Bx*: AIJN from concentrate single strength minimum brix value.

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance Information of Essential Authenticity and Quality Factors
  • Authenticity - The product is made from 100% natural, fresh and wholesome fruit of the specified variety and is not modified or adulterated in any way by addition of food additives or unauthorized processing. The product complies with the Directive 2001/112/EC and subsequent amendments and complies furthermore with the CODEX General Standard for Fruit juices and Nectars (Codex Stan 247-2005) and AIJN-Code of Practice. Genetic manipulations are not used. Genetic manipulated plants, raw materials, food additives and enzymes (including self-cloned ones) are not used.
  • Organic Information - Organic status is certified to current regulations (EC) 834/2007 and (EC) 889/2008 , US National Organic Program (NOP) CFR Part 7 205 , US-Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement from 30 June 2009 and Canada Organic Regime (COR).
  • Authorized Ingredients - The product does not contain any food additive as mentioned in the Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
  • Authorized Treatments and Substances - To clarify the product, processing aids as stated in the Directive 2001/112/EC and its amendments, enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008, and chemically inert filtration aids and precipitation agents which comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 are permitted to use.
  • Hygiene - The product is prepared in accordance with the “General Principles of Food Hygiene” recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
  • Contaminants - The values for arsenic and heavy metals do not exceed the AIJN Code of Practice limits and the product complies with the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and subsequent amendments.
  • Residues - The product complies with the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 and subsequent amendments.
  • Allergens - The product does not contain substances having allergic properties for which labeling is required, as defined
  • Directive 2007/68/EC amending Annex IIIA to Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain food ingredients.
  • GMO’s - The product does not contain ingredients that contain GMO or consist of GMO or were produced from GMO. Therefore it does not require GMO-labeling according to Regulations (EC) No 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.
  • Flavors - Flavors delivered or already returned only come from the fruit which gives the name. These flavors correspond to the request of the European fruit juice regulation.
Labelling Compliance

The labels of our products are prepared in accordance with the “Turkish Food Codex” recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and also comply with Directive 2000/13/EC and its amendments.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • The packaging materials comply with the requirements of the relevant version of the Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and its implementation measures.
  • The product is delivered in plastic and steel drums which are in accordance with Meykon specifications.
  • Plastic or steel drums 275 kg net with double PE liner are the standard filling type and weight for this product.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage & Transport Conditions
  • The product is stored at -18°C to avoid color and flavor change.
  • Shelf life of the product in the unopened original packaging is 24 months at -18°C.
  • Recommended transportation at -18°C.