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SPECIFICATION:

Material Name Thermally Processed Unsweetened White Guava Pulp: 9 Degree Brix
Thermally Processed Fruit Thermally Processed Fruit Pulp (Aseptically Packed) means unfermented
Pulp) but fermentable product intended for direct consumption obtained from
edible portion of sound, ripe fruit of any suitable kind & variety by sieving
the prepared fruits, and processed by heat in an appropriate manner,
before or after being sealed in a container, so as to prevent spoilage.

Physical Characteristics Homogeneous Viscous Pulp with white colour, gritless, free from foreign
matter
Chemical Characteristics White Guava Fruit, Ascorbic Acid
Biological characteristics Not Applicable
Composition [Additive & Guava Pulp and Permitted Antioxidant/ Preservative
Processing Aid) A) Ascorbic Acid (Only if required)
B) All other food additives – Absent (E.g. Colour, Preservative and
flavour are absent)
Origin India. The White Guava Pulp is manufactured from matured, fresh, finest
quality guava fruits.
Regulatory Limit As per FSSAI
(% in finished product)
Preparation& Processing The process includes sorting, washing, and scooping, pulping, sterilized
/Method of Production and aseptic packing
Packaging Size As per mutual agreement
Packaging Material Net Weight 215 Kg, Aseptic Bag with Polyliner kept inside MS Drum,
internally painted with Epoxy-phenolic lacquer. OR
Packed in pre-sterilized high barrier aseptic bags, containing min 215kg
product weight, placed in M.S. Drums along with a LDPE liner.
Labelling Requirements Product Name, Product grade, List of Ingredients, manufacturer’s name,
date of manufacturing, batch / lot number, FSSAI License number, Storage
condition (temperature, Relative Humidity etc, wherever applicable)
Manufacturing unit address, Veg. Symbol, Additives (if any), Acidity, Brix,
Additives, and Country of origin, Traceability Data, Drum No., Best Before,
Net Weight, Gross Weight, and Certifying Bodies. “Q” mark if applicable
NOTE: To follow and comply as per FSSAI standard
Transport Condition For Domestic transport (Cold Storage to plant): To be transported in
vehicle covered with tarpaulin at ambient temperature. Not to be
transported with any strong odour chemicals, pesticides, insecticides,
sharp machinery.

Shelf Life 12 months in unopened conditions from the date of manufacturing at


temperature of 0 to 5°C. OR 18 months in unopened conditions from the
date of manufacturing at temperature of 4 to 10°C.
Preparation / Handling Storage: At ambient temperature product should not be exposed to direct
[Before use / sunlight for prolonged period of time, this is recommended to keep the
Processing] product at 0 to 10°C for better color and sensory properties. Store away
from other chemical and do not keep the container open. Container shall
be kept on pallets and 18 inches away from the wall and 4 inches above
floor. Product should not be allowed to freeze.

Handling: Do not roll the drums, Proper Stacking required. Store in cool
and dry condition, avoid direct sunlight.

Is used as an ingredient in manufacturing of UHT processed long shelf life


Intended use
dairy based drinks.
TESTING PARAMETERS:
PARAMETERS STANDARD
Colour (as such) Creamy White
Characteristic prominent aroma of natural ripe guava and
free from any fermented & offensive flavour particularly
Flavour/ Odour (Aroma) free from
scorched or caramelized flavour.

Smooth, Uniform and homogeneous consistency


completely free from fibers, free from grits and free from
Appearance any
foreign or extraneous matter.

Characteristic typical acidic sweet taste of natural ripe


Guava. Free from any off taste
Taste
or after taste taints.

Total Soluble Solids (⁰Brix)


Minimum 9 - 11 @ 20°C
Acidity (% Citric acid w/w)
0.35 to 0.70

pH @20 °C 3.5 to 4.2


Specific Gravity 1.036 to 1.048
Consistency
8 to 13
(cm/30sec@20°C)
Microbiological Tests Complies as per FSSAI standard
Aerobic plate Count <10 cfu/gm
Yeast <10 cfu/gm
Mold <10 cfu/gm
Total coliform <1cfu/gm
Enterobacteriaceae Absent/gm
Salmonella Absent/25gm
Shigella Absent/25gm
Staphylococcus aureus Absent/25gm
Vibrio cholera & parahaemolyticus
Absent/25gm

E. coli O157 Absent/25gm


Listeria monocytogenes Absent/25gm
PARAMETERS STANDARD
Clostridium botulinum Absent/25gm
Flat Sour Organism Absent/gm
Heat Resistance Microorganisms (HRM)
Absent/100gm
Thermophilic Acidophilic bacteria
Absent/gm
Osmophilic Yeast <10cfu/gm
Allergen Complies as per FSSAI standard
Methyl Mercury Not More Than 0.25 ppm
Melamine Not More Than 2.5 ppm
Heavy Metals Complies as per FSSAI standard

Crop Contaminants Complies as per FSSAI standard

Naturally occurring Complies as per FSSAI standard


Toxic Substances
Pesticide Residues Complies as per FSSAI standard

GMO Status NON –GMO


18 months at 4 to 10°C OR
Best Before 12 months at 0 to 5°C

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