Air Dried Pineapple

1. Introduction

Name: Soft dried pineapple

Description: Slices of air dried pineapple are 2 to 3 mm thick, diameter is 60 to 80. They are produced from fresh pineapple, peeled, cut into slices, marinated with sugar and air dried.

Ingredients: 95% air dried pineapple and 5% sugar.

2. sical Properties

Temperature: 25 oC

Moisture: 23%

Small slices (diameter < 40 mm) 5%

Foreign bodies: None

3. Shelf Life

8 months from manufacturing date if stored in original sealed packaging.

4. Organoleptic Properties

Color: Yellow, typical

Taste: Typical, sour and sweet smell

State: Soft

5. Chemical Properties

Heavy Metal; Cadmium, Mercury, Arsenic, Lead In accordance with FDA Regulations

Pesticide and Herbicide Residue: Must follow current FDA Regulations

6. Microbiological Properties

Total viable count: CFU/g 104

Coliform: CFU/g 10

E. Coli: MPN/g 0

Yeast and mold: CFU/g 102

Clostridium perfringens: CFU/g 10

Bacillus cereus: CFU/g 102

7. Packaging

Packing: Low density Polyethylene bag.

w density Polyethylene (LDPE) orrugated carton.

Carton: The bag of dried pineapple is packed inside a five-layer carton.

Labeling: Each carton must be labelled with label to show the following:

1. Product Name 2. Supplier Name 3. and address 4. Net Weight of Carton 5. Shelf Life 6. Date of Manufacture

Pallet: The carton should be placed on a robust if client does not any request about the pallet.

8. Shipping

Product should be shipped at <26 oC and <40% humidity. For full loads the container should be sealed and the seal No. should be recorded.