* CHARACTERISTICS |
Foreign Matter |
Product free from dirt, wood, plastic, stones, glass, etc… |
Metal Detection |
All products pass through metal detection device to ensure products are free from any metals prior shipment |
Temperature Injury |
Product free from cold burns, surface injuries, etc… |
Brix |
9-11> |
PH |
3.1-3.9 |
Size (please allow 5% overlap in size) |
Small: 15-25mm / Medium: 25-35mm / Large: 35mm> |
Defects |
-Insect 0% -Disintegrated/Broken <2%
-Mold 1% -Partially uncolored 2%
-Mechanical 2% -Misshapen <2%
-Monkey face 1%
-Decay 0% |
Microbiology Analysis |
-Bacteria aerobic (total count) <100,000 cfu/gr
-Salmonella- Negative/25g
-Coliforms <100 cfu/gr -Listeria- Negative/25g
-Yeast & Mold <10 cfu/gr -Bacillus <10 cfu/gr
-E-coli- Negative/gr -Enthereobacteriaaceae <10/gr
-S.aureus <10 cfu/gr -E.0157- Negative/25gr |
* PACKAGING & STORAGE |
Packaging |
Packed in strong double carton with poly laminated food graded bags free from metal staples |
Label |
Each carton is marked with a sticker label that contains the net weight, production & expiry date, and lot number for traceability |
Storage |
Stored on heavy duty metal pallets in clean, hygienic environment |
Temperature |
All products are stored and shipped at -18°C with effective temperature monitoring |
Shelf Life |
18 Months |
* DOCUMENTATION |
Certificate of Analysis |
All shipments include a certificate of analysis from the Ministry of Agriculture in Egypt and comply with Pesticides limit according to CODEX ALIMENTARIUS |