IQF ORGANIC PAPAYA DICES Description Frozen Organic Papaya Dices are ripened to full flavor, peeled, cut and frozen. The product is prepared an frozen in accordance to Good Manufacturing Practices. Origin   Product of Mexico Variety   Red Maradol Flavor   Sweet ripe papaya pH   5.4°±5.7° Soluble Solids   8° to 10° Brix

Size	1 inch cut
	Dimensions	Thickness/Length	Tolerances
	Over size: Any piece of papaya any dimension 1 inch.	1”, >1, ¼”	5% wt
	Under size: Any piece with the smallest cut dimension at the widest point.	1”, < ¾”	5% wt
	1. Whole Dice - All dices which have general form of a cube with 6 slices.		min. 45% wt
	2. Whole Dice - Dice with an even cube on any side.	1”, >5/8” or < 1 1/8”	min. 90% wt
Defects	Skin: < 2% Brains: < 15% Green Chunks: < 3% Color Variation: < 10% Foreign Material: None

Microbiological Requirements

Packaging   Packed in blue polyethylene bags, 1.5 mm Food Grade, within cardboard cartons; 4 5-lb bags, net weight 20 lbs.

Storage and Shelf Life   Can be stored at −18° C/0° for minimum of 18 months.

Labeling

Product name, item number, lot number, net weight, manufacturer name, country of origin, storage instructions, “Organic” description. Label should also indicate “Packed for SunOpta Global Organic Ingredients”.

Nutritional Information - Serving Size 100 grams

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