:: PRODUCT INFORMATION
Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Pineapple is a tropical plant chiefly cultivated in plantation for each large oval fruit. The mature fruit which ripens 5 to 6 months after flowering, resembles the rough-textured cones of the pine tree. It may grow to length of almost 1 foot (30 cms) and may weigh 1 to 20 pounds (0.5 to 10 kgs). The fruit has a course scheme and fibrous central core, both of which are discarded, leaving a large, juicy, sweet fruit. The pineapple is rich in sugar and in Vitamins A, C and B1 (Thiamin).

Description:

The purée is derived from the processing of sound, mature, fully riped pineapple fruits. The fruits are properly sorted, washed, trimmed, peeled, pulped, extracted through stainless steel screens, de-aerated, sterilized, cooled and filled aseptically into pre-sterilized intasept bags. The purée (pulp) is free from extraneous materials. All processes employed are in accordance to “Good Manufacturing Practices” and under strict sanitary conditions.

 

Production Season: Year – Round

Packaging / Storage / Shipping Information:

Aseptic Pineapple Purée product is pack in intasept bag in double-walled corrugated carton. Net weight is either 25 kgs./bag in box and / or 220 kgs./bag in fibre-board drum. Merchandise should preferably be stored at temperatures not higher than 70 °F (21 °C).

:: Analytical Data
 

°Brix (Refractometer)	14.0 ± 2.0
% Acidity (as citric acid)	0.80 ± 0.20
pH	Maximum 4.0
Texture	Typical soft, palatable texture
Flavor / Odor	Typical pineapple flavor, free from burnt taste. Should be slightly sweet.
Color	Light yellow to golden yellow, free from gray tone
Container Inspection	No swollen bags
Visual Inspection	No foreign matter
Pesticide Residue	Irreducible minimum*
Filth	Irreducible minimum*
Total Thermophilic Spores	50 / 10 g. max.
Standard Plate Count	500 / g. max
Viable Yeast and Mold	None
Net Weight (kg.)	25.0 / 220.0

* Contamination must be at a minimum and meet the requirements of the Food,
   Drug and Cosmetic Act as interpreted by the Food and Drug Administration.

:: Product Application

 Baby foods; bakery products; cereal products; frozen desserts; fruit jelly; gelatin; ice cream; ice milk; natural fruit drinks; syrups and toppings; yogurts.