Technical Data Sheet
Lemon Juice Concentrate
Product Description:
CONCENTRATED LEMON 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 (Varies with Acid): 48.0 – 55.0 | 60.0
- Citric Acid (W/V GPL): 395 | 400 | 405
- Suspended Pulp (% V/V): 1 | 4 | 8
- Stability: Cloud | Stable | –
- Gelation: – | None | –
- Standard Plate Count (Reconstituted to 8.6 Brix): 5,000/ml
*Note: 500 GPL concentrate available-tolerances +/- 5.0 GPL.
USDA Grading Standards:
Quality: USDA Grade A Fancy
Reconstruction: Reconstitutes Properly
Color: Reasonably Good
Score Points: 34-40
Defects: Practically Free
Score Points: 17-20
Flavor: Reasonably Good
Score Points: 34-40
Total Score Points: Minimum 85 to 100 Points
Packaging:
Packaged in (1) clean, 55 gallon steel open top drum with double polyethylene liners or stainless steel insulated tank trucks.
Certifications:
All shipments are guaranteed to meet established specifications.