IQF WHOLE MEXICAN & CALIFORNIAN STRAWBERRIES (30 LB CTN)
Description
The product is prepared from sound, fresh, properly ripened, stemmed, washed and sorted strawberries. Product shall meet or exceed Grade B requirements, following the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Strawberries, dated February 1, 1958, Fifth Issue.
Microbiological
| Standard Plate Count | | <10,000/g |
| Coliform | | <10/g |
| E.coli | | negative |
| Salmonella | | negative |
| Yeast & Mold | | <5,000/g |
Packaging
Product is packed in 30-lb net weight cartons with poly liner.
Storage
Product is to be frozen promptly upon processing and maintained at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below.
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4+1 WHOLE MEXICAN STRAWBERRIES (30 LB CTN)
Description
The product is prepared from whole, fresh, sound, properly matured fruit. The fruit is cleaned, washed, hulled and sweetened to approximately 27 Brix. Product is then blast frozen and maintained at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit, until required for use. The berries are USDA Grade B or better for color, with typical strawberry flavor.
Flavor & Odor
Appearance, odor and taste shall meet material requirements.
Extraneous Matter
| Foreign Material (leaves, caps, bracts) | | ¼ sq max per 1.4 lbs |
| Short Stems <1/8”) | | max 8 per 1.4 lbs |
| Stems (>1/8 but <1/”) | | max 1 per 1.4 lbs |
| Stems (>1/2”) | | none |
| Insect Larvae (excl. thrips, aphids & mites) | | 1 per lb max |
Microbiological
| Standard Plate Count | | 10,000/g max |
| Coliform | | 10/g |
| E.coli | | negative |
| Salmonella | | negative |
| Yeast & Mold | | 1,500/g |
Packaging
Shipped in freezer-safe plastic pails, containing 30 lbs net weight.
Storage
Product is to be frozen promptly upon processing, and maintained at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below.
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4+1 SLICED MEXICAN & CALIFORNIAN STRAWBERRIES (30 & 6/6.5 LB CTN)
Description
The product is prepared from whole, fresh, sound, peoperly matured fruit. The fruit is cleaned, washed, hulled, sliced 3/8” and sweetened to approximately 27 Brix. Product is then blast frozen and maintained at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit, until required for use. The berries are USDA Grade B or better for color, with typical strawberry flavor.
Flavor & Odor
Appearance, odor and taste shall meet material requirments.
Extraneous Matter
| Foreign Material (leaves, caps, bracts) | | ¼ sq max per 1.4 lbs |
| Short Stems <1/8”) | | max 8 per 1.4 lbs |
| Stems (>1/8 but <1/”) | | max 1 per 1.4 lbs |
| Stems (>1/2”) | | none |
| Insect Larvae (excl. thrips, aphids & mites) | | 1 per lb max |
Microbiological
| Standard Plate Count | | 10,000/g |
| Coliform | | 10/g |
| E.coli | | negative |
| Salmonella | | negative |
| Yeast & Mold | | 1,500/g |
Shipping
Shipped in freezer-safe, plastic pails, containing 30 or 6/6.5 lbs net weight.
Storage
Product is to be frozen promptly upon processing and maintained at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below.
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