Currants


IQF Black Currants IQF Red Currants

IQF BLACK CURRANTS Description IQF black currants shall be prepared from sound, properly ripened, black currants that have been stemmed, sorted, inspected, packed and frozen promptly. The fruit shall contain no additives or preservatives. Analytical Tests Brix: 14.0° (12.0–17.0) pH: 2.9 (2.6–3.1) TA (as citric): 2.8 (2.6–3.1) Total Plate Count: <5,000/gm Yeasts: <1,000/gm Appearance: <1,000/gm Pesticide Residues: Typical dark purple-red Additives: None Defects: Practically free Grade: Meets Canada/USDA Grade B or better Ingredient Statement Black Currants Packaging 30-lb poly-lined cartons Storage Product to be stored at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below. Shelf Life 24 months minimum, at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below. Return to Top IQF RED CURRANTS Description IQF red currants shall be prepared from sound, properly ripened, black currants that have been stemmed, sorted, inspected, packed and frozen promptly. The fruit shall contain no additives or preservatives. Analytical Tests Brix: 11.0° (9.0-12.0) pH: 2.8 (2.5-3.2) TA (as citric): 2.7 (2.6-3.1) Total Plate Count: <1,000/gm Yeasts: <200/gm Molds: <200/gm Appearance: Typical bright red Additives: None Defects: Practically free Grade: Meets Canada/USDA Grade B or better Ingredient Statement Red Currants Packaging 22-lb poly-lined cartons Storage Product to be stored at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below. Shelf Life 24 months minimum, at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below. Return to Top