Freeze Dried Durian

1. Introduction

Name: Freeze Dried Durian

Description: Durians are removed shells, deep frozen, cut into 15 mm thick, freeze dried

Ingredients: 100% freeze dried durian

2. sical Properties

Temperature: < 20 oC

Moisture: 4 %

Thickness: 12 - 15 mm

Size: 20 x 30 to 25 x 40 mm

Broken: < 3 %

Fines: < 2 %

Foreign bodies: None

3. Shelf Life

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

4. Organoleptic Properties

Color: Typical, light yellow

Taste: Typical, sweet and buttery taste

Smell: Typical, durian smell

State: Crunchy

Appearance: Durian slices

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

Unit Target *

Total viable count: CFU/g 104

Coliform: CFU/g 10

E. Coli: CFU/g 0

Yeast and mold: CFU/g 102

Clostridium perfringens: CFU/g 10

Bacillus cereus: CFU/g 102

*Based on Standard of Vietnam Ministry of Health

7. Packaging

Bag: Aluminum packagings

w density Polyethylene (LDPE) orrugated carton.

Carton: The bag of freeze dried durian should be packed inside a five layers 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 <20 oC and <40% humidity. For full loads the container should be sealed and the seal No. should be recorded.