Spinach

IQF ¼ × ¼ CHOPPED SPINACH

Description

The product is manufactured in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices. The finished product and packaging conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended and to all applicable state and local regulations.

Frozen Chopped spinach is prepared from the clean, sound, succulent leaves and stems of fresh spinach, by sorting, trimming, washing, proper blanching, draining and freezing, and is maintained at temparatures necessary for product preservation.

Ingredient Statement Spinach

Enzymes Peroxidase negative

Physical Requirements (based on 2 oz sample)

Flavor	good characteristics, normal flavor and odor, free from objectionalbe flavors and odors of any kind
Color	bright, typical, uniform green color
Texture	tender, not materially affected by presence of stem material, does not appear puréed or stringy
Damage	17/16 square inch or less 30/16 square inch or less in 3 oz sample
Weed & Grass	no more than 8” in group I no more than 4” in group II 0” in group III total of 8” in groups I & II
Foreign Material	none

Microbiological Requirements

Total Plate Count	100.00/g max
Coliform	200/g max

Shipping & Receiving Requirements To be shipped and received at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below.

Storage Life Eighteen (18) months at zero degrees Fahrenheit or below.

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