| Product
description |
Papaya Pulp/Concentrate is made from select variety of red and yellow papayas
ripened under controlled atmospheric conditions.
The preparation process includes cutting, de-stoning,
peeling, refining and concentrating under vacuum (for
Concentrates) and packing. In case of aseptic product
the pulp is sterilized and packed in aseptic bags. The
refined pulp is also packed in cans, hermetically sealed
and retorted. Frozen pulp is pasteurized and deep-frozen
in plate freezers.
The process ensures that the natural flavor and aroma of the fruit is retained
in the final product. | |
| Usage |
The
papaya is widely consumed as a table fruit particularly at breakfast and as a
dessert. The pulp along with cream also makes an excellent breakfast drink. Aseptic
Papaya Pulp/Concentrate is used in the preparation of jams, mixed fruit drink,
baby foods, confectionery in ice cream and yoghurt.
The therapeutic value
of the product makes it suitable for combination with other fruit to make nutritious
health drinks. | |
| Specifications |
T.S.S.
( Degree Brix ) | Yellow/Red
Papaya Pulp | Min.
8 | | Yellow/Red
Papaya Concentrate | Min.
20
| Acidity
( % as C.A.) | Pulp | Max.
0.70 % | | (anhydrous
W/w) | Concentrate | Max.
1.30% | | pH | 3.8
to 4.2 | |
| Viscosity
(Brookfield) |
Pulp
|
Min
2000 cps
at 20 degree C
8 degree Brix |
| Concentrate |
Min
7000 cps
at 20 degree C
20 degree Brix |
| Aseptic
| Frozen |
| Total
plate count | Max
50/GM | Max
5000/GM | | Aseptic
| Frozen | | Yeast
and Mould | Max
50/GM | Max
1000/GM |
| E.coli
|
Nil |
Nil |
|
| Microbiological
Status |
| Papaya
puree/concentrate is free from any pathogenic organisms. Aseptic and canned Papaya
and concentrate are commercially sterile. | |
| Packaging |
|
The Papaya Pulp/Concentrate is packed in aseptic bags of 55-gallon capacity in
open top steel drums. Aseptic packing in 20-kg bag in 7 ply cartons can also be
provided with prior consent. Canned product is packed in A-10 size can and hermetically
sealed and retorted. Six cans are packed in 5 ply cartons provided with separators.
Frozen pulp is packed in food grade polythene bags of 5 kg. Four bags are packed
in staple-less self-locking cartons and shrink-wrapped. | |
| Weight
per Pack |
| Papaya
Puree |
Gross
Wt. (in Kg.) |
Net
Wt. (in Kg.) |
| Aseptic
pack in 55 gallon | 230 | 210
| | Aseptic
pack in 20 kg | 21.8 | 20 |
| Canned
pulp in carton | 20.5 | 18
| | Frozen
in carton | 21 | 20
| | Papaya
Concentrate |
Gross
Wt. (in Kg.) |
Net
Wt. (in Kg.)
| | Aseptic
pack in 55 gallon | 240 | 220
| | Aseptic
pack in 20 kg | 21.8 | 20
| |
| Storage
Recommendations |
|
Aseptic Yellow Papaya puree/concentrate and Red Papaya
puree/concentrate should be stored at ambient temperature
preferably below 25 degree Celsius and not below 4 degree
Celsius. Higher temperature and sunlight should be avoided
to enhance shelf life. Frozen product should always be
stored at temperature less than-18 degree Celsius. |
|
| Shelf
Life |
Best
before 12 months from date of manufacture.
These are our basic specifications. However, the product
can be made as per buyer's specifications depending upon
the final use of product and country of import. |
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