Individully quick frozen plantain slices of the Horn variety. Slices average 3-4 inches in length and approximately 3/4”-1/2” in thickness. Slices are golden in color with a mildly sweet aroma and taste and a medium texture.
| Texture |
Soft to the bite, medium consistency |
| Taste | Natural sweet |
| Aroma | Mildly sweet tropicl aroma, cooked banana notes |
| Appearance | Sliced, bias-cut 3-4” in length, golden in color when frozen, golden brown after frying |
| Net Weight |
24 lbs |
| Piece Size | 2-4” long, about 1 ounce each +/- 1/4” |
| Sugar % | 32.2% |
| Moisture % | 64 % |
| Color | golden brown |
Defects
(Acceptable & Unacceptable) | Acceptable: broken pieces 1%, variances in length and thickness are acceptable due to the nature of the fruit. |
| Aerobic Plate Count (35°C) |
< 1000 UCF/gram |
| Staphylococcus Aureus | < 100 per gram |
| E.coli | negative |
| Coliform | < 100 per gram |
| Yeast & Mold | < 50 UFC/gram |
| Lactobacilli | negative |
| Fecal Streptococci | negative |
| Master Case Type |
corrugated carton |
| Master Case Size | 6.2” × 10.43” × 14.25” = .53 cu ft |
| Net Case Weight | 24 lbs |
| Gross Case Weight | 25.5 lbs |
| Inner Package Type | poly bag |
| Inner Package Weight | 6 lbs |
Number of Inner Packages
per Master Case | 4 |
| Product Name |
Big Banana Sweet Plaintain Slices |
| Ingredient Declaration | Ripe Plantains, Soybean Oil |
| Net Case Weight | 24 lbs |
| “Best by Date” Example | Expiration Date (12/6/00) |
| Manufacturing Code | Production Date |
Explanation of 6-Digit Code
Example: 001334 |
00(year) + 1 (shift) + 334 (day, 001-365) |
Label Type, Print Size,
Color, Location, etc. | All production information is printed on each box. Inner packaging is not labeled. |
| UPC Code | Yes |
| Serving Size |
57 grams (approx. 2 pieces) |
| Servings Per Container |
approx. 192 |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories | 110 |
| Calories from Fat | 21 |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower, depending on your caloric needs.
The product shall be shipped and stored within the temperature range of −4°F and 18°F.
Shelf life when unopened is 12 months. Shelf life after product is opened is three (3) days. Attributes for determining mode of failure to pass shelf life quality inspection is: the product must have been kept frozen at all times or refrigerated for no more than three (3) days. Product must be free of acidic or vinegar-like smell or taste and free of signs of mold, including a white film or cotton-like growths.
