Technical Data Sheet
Grapefruit Concentrate
Product Description:
CONCENTRATED GRAPEFRUIT juice is obtained from sound, mature fruit. Contains no sweeteners or additives. Product has been heat stabilized and subsequent refrigeration to assure preservation.
Basic Specifications:
Basic Specifications | MIN | OPT | MAX:
- Brix-Degree (Soluble Solids): 57.5 | 58.0 | 58.5
- Citric Acid (% W/W): As Reported
- Brix/Acid Ratio: 7:1 | 9:1 | 14:1
- Suspended Pulp (% V/V): 6 | 9 | 12
- Recoverable Oil (%V): .oo2 | .004 | .006
- Stability: Cloud | Stable | –
- Gelation: None | –
- Standard Plate Count (Reconstituted to 10.0 Brix): 5,000/ml
USDA Grading Standards:
Quality: USDA Grade A
Reconstitution: Reconstitutes Properly
Color: Reasonably Good
Score Points: 18-20
Defects: Practically Free
Score Points: 18-20
Flavor: Reasonably Good
Score Points: 54-50
Total Score Points: Minimum 90
Brix Value-Acid Ratio: Without Sweetener – Minimum 7.0:1
Packaging:
Packaged in clean, 55 gallon steel open top drum lined with two polyethylene liners or stainless steel insulated tank trucks.
Certifications:
All shipments are guaranteed to meet established specifications.
Samples
Representative Samples are offered on request.