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Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries (FP04-06)

Cherry Central IQF Dark Sweet Pitted Cherries (FP04-06) are prepared from the properly ripened fruit of commercial dark sweet cherry varieties. The fruit is carefully harvested and handled rapidly prior to processing. The cherries are then destemmed, washed, sized, pitted, and sorted. The cherries are then individually quick frozen in a commercial freezing unit, packed at 0°F - 5°F, and stored in accordance with good commercial practices at 0°F for the best preservation of this product.

Ingredient Name: Frozen Dark Sweet Cherries

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: 11.77 - 11.77 %

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Technologies
Ingredients

Dark Sweet 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
pH*3.4 - 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-
ListeriaNegativeper 125g-
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 10,000per gram-
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy73.53Kcal/100g-
Calories from Fat0.0Kcal/100g-
Protein0.83g/100g-
Carbohydrates17.44g/100g-
Total Dietary Fiber1.45g/100g-
Total Sugars11.77g/100g-
Added Sugars0.0g/100g-
Fat0.0g/100g-
Trans Fat0.0g/100g-
Water78.41g/100g-
Ash1.15g/100g-
Mineral Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium10.18mg/100g-
Iron0.45mg/100g-
Potassium0.0mg/100g-
Sodium7.17mg/100g-
Typical Vitamin Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vitamin A - RAE28.34mcg/100g-
Vitamin C1.99mg/100g-
Vitamin D0.0mcg/100g-
Note

* - May vary due to weather conditions such as warm/cold temperatures, amount of sunlight, rain fall, etc.

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: 1 in 480 oz or to approved customer specification.

Character

Firm, plump, ripe, uniform size

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.