Cherry Central Montmorency Red Sour Cherries - IQF (FP07-100)

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Frozen Montmorency Red Sour Cherries

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Ingredients

Montmorency Red Sour Cherries

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Gluten-free,

Kosher

Food Ingredients Features

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Free Of Strange Flavors

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Fruits & Vegetables,

Infant & Baby Food,

Other Food Applications,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Early Life Nutrition,

Functional Foods,

Nutraceuticals & Supplements,

Other Nutrition Applications,

Sports Nutrition

Food & Nutrition Applications

Cereal Bars,

Confectionery Products,

Convenience Foods,

Desserts,

Fruit Bars,

Functional Foods,

Jams,

Nutritional Bars,

Packaged Salads,

Sauces,

Savory Products,

Smoothies,

Snacks,

Sports Nutrition,

Toppings

Properties

Flavor

Normal flavor, free of off flavors

Odor

Normal odor, free of off odors

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	3.2 - 3.8	-	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 50,000	per gram	-
Coliform	max. 200	per gram	-
Escherichia coli	max. 3	per gram	-
Salmonella	Negative	per 375g	-
Staphylococcus	Negative	per 25g	-
Listeria	Negative	per 125g	-
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 10,000	per gram	-

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Energy	45.0	Kcal/100g	-
Calories from Fat	0.9	Kcal/100g	-
Protein	1.11	g/100g	-
Carbohydrates	10.0	g/100g	-
Total Dietary Fiber	1.1	g/100g	-
Total Sugars	8.2	g/100g	-
Added Sugars	0.0	g/100g	-
Fat	0.1	g/100g	-
Trans Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Cholesterol	0.0	per 100g	-
Water	88.65	g/100g	-
Ash	0.15	g/100g	-

Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium	13.0	mg/100g	-
Iron	0.5	mg/100g	-
Potassium	132.0	mg/100g	-
Sodium	18.0	mg/100g	-

Typical Vitamin Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vitamin A - RAE	161.4	mcg/100g	-
Vitamin C	2.45	mg/100g	-
Vitamin D	0.0	mcg/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: Lot average no more than 1 pit in 480 oz.

Character

Firm, plump, ripe, uniform size

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

GFSI Certified,

GMP,

Kosher,

Prop 65 Compliant

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Packaging

• Poly lined carton: 40 lb.
• Pallet: 41.7 lb. (Case wt.)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

5 Years

Storage Condition

Store under optimum frozen conditions. Store at 0°F or lower.