IQF Dark Sweet Cherries, Pitted, A-grade

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Dark Sweet Cherry

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Plant-Based

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dairy Products,

Desserts,

Muffins,

Pies,

Smoothies,

Yogurt

Properties

Flavor

Typical of frozen dark sweet cherries

Appearance

Typical of frozen dark sweet cherries

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Hem Count	max. 1	per 500oz/per contract	-
Pit Count	max. 1	per 480oz/per contract	-
USDA Grade	A - grade	-	-
Typical Brix Range	14 - 24	°	-
Typical pH Range	3.0 - 5.0	-	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 50,000	-	-
Yeast & Mold Count	max. 5,000	cfu/g	-
Total Coliforms	max. 100	cfu/g	-
E. Coli	max. 10	cfu/g	-
S. Aureus	max. 10	cfu/g	-
E. Coli O157H7	Negative/375g	-	-
Listeria Spp.	Negative/125g	-	-
Salmonella Spp.	Negative/375g	-	-

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calories	63.0	-	-
Total Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Saturated Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Trans Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Cholesterol	0.0	g/100g	-
Sodium	0.0	mg/100g	-
Total Carbohydrates	16.0	g/100g	-
Dietary Fiber	2.1	g/100g	-
Sugar	12.8	g/100g	-
Added Sugar	0.0	g/100g	-
Protein	1.1	g/100g	-
Vitamin D	0.0	mcg/100g	-
Calcium	13.0	mg/100g	-
Iron	0.36	mg/100g	-
Potassium	222.0	mg/100g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

Halal,

Kosher,

The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Boxes,

Cases

Standard Packaging

Packed in LDPE poly bags enclosed in corrugated cases.

• Net Weight: 30lbs (13.61kg)
• Case Dimensions: (LxWxH) = 10.5” x 10.5” x 16.5”
• Pallet Pattern: 10 cases per layer. 5 layers per pallet
• Pallet Dimensions: (LxWxH) = 40” x 48” x 57” (including pallet board)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 Months

Expected Shelf Life

24 months stored frozen at max. 0°F