Dehydrated Apples

SPECIFICATION

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Low Moisture Apples (also called “dehydrated”) are prepared from sound, properly ripened fruit which has been washed, peeled and cored, sorted, trimmed, cut to the desired size and properly dehydrated to not more than 3.5% moisture by weight.  The product is inspected throughout the process to assure a clean, wholesome product that is in complete compliance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.  Invertec Low Moisture Apples are “Circle K”, Kosher Certified. 

VARIETY

Granny Smith, Delicious, Fuji and Gala are the primary varieties available.

FLAVOR/ODORS

Typical of variety with no musty, decayed or other off flavors or odors.

COLOR

Sulfured: Light yellow to white.
Unsulfured: Light brown to tan.
Sulfite Alternative: Yellow to off white.

PRESERVATIVES

Sulfur Dioxide:  Approx. 500‑1500 PPM (Unsulfured and sulfite alternative products are available by special order).

Calcium Stearate:  0.5% maximum may be added to prevent caking.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Store in a cool (room temperature or less) dry atmosphere.

RECONSTITUTION RATIO

Although the end usage, process and style of cut, will ultimately dictate the correct ratio, Low Moisture Apples generally require six (6) parts water (by weight) to one (1) part apple, to fully reconstitute.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CONDITIONS                                      

Low Moisture Apple Products are packed in a sealed 100-micron high-density polyethylene bag inside a corrugated fiberboard carton.  The product is transported in 20’, 40’ and 40’ High Cube shipping containers stretch wrapped and palletized or floor loaded.

                                                “FL” =  Floor Loaded            “W/P” =  With Pallets

PRODUCT POUNDS 20’ FL 20’ W/P 40’ FL 40’ W/P 40’HC 40’HC W/P
LM Dices 35 lbs. 420 300 840 600 960 700
LM Powder 40 lbs. 840 600 1,680 1,200 1,890 1,400
LM Flakes 50 lbs. 420 300 840 600 960 700
LM Tenderized 40 lbs. 420 300 840 600 960 700
LM Tenderized 30 lbs.           1,080

MICROBIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

Microorganisms that cause toxins/food poisoning in humans shall be absent.

Standard Aerobic Plate Count 1,000/g Maximum
Yeast and Mold 500/g Maximum
Coliform 3 cfu/g Maximum
E.Coli None detected in 25 g.
Salmonella None detected in 25 g.

LOW MOISTURE APPLES - STANDARD CUTS AND STYLES*

FRESH CUT** (Or Reconstituted) DIMENSION

Pie Pieces* 1” x  3/8” ( No end cut)  
Dices* (Regular, Flakes or Tenderized)*** 1/2” x3/8”x 1/4”**
  3/4” x 3/4” x 1/4”** 3/8” x 3/8” x 3/8”**
  3/4” x 1/2” x 1/4”** 1/4” x 1/4” x 1/4”**
Flakes & Tenderized*** Thinly rolled dices (any dice size)  

Granules* 6 Mesh (United States Standard Sieve)
  8 Mesh (United States Standard Sieve)
  12 Mesh (United States Standard Sieve)
   
Powder* 16 Mesh (United States Standard Sieve)
  20 Mesh (United States Standard Sieve)
  30 Mesh (United States Standard Sieve)

*    Other cuts and styles can be supplied on contract.
** Approximate fresh cut or reconstituted dimension.
*** Flakes, and tenderized apples are rolled for quicker reconstitution.

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This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.  Since many conditions are beyond our control, all recommendations or suggestions are made with no warranty, express or implied.  Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation for using any product in conflict with the existing patents covering any material or its use.

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