Canne Pineapple Slices in Light Syrup

1. Standard – 567g:

a. Blemishes: maximum 1 slice /can.

b. Mashed: maximum 1 slice / can.

c. Excessively trimmed: maximum 1 slice / can

d. Split: maximum 1 slice/can.

e. Total defects: maximum 2 slices / can for the standard.

f. Core material: maximum 6.8 % of the drained weight.

2. Standard – 3050g:

a. Blemishes: maximum 2 slices / can.

b. Mashed: maximum 2 slices / can.

c. Excessively trimmed: maximum 4 slices / can.

d. Split: maximum 2 slices / can.

e. Total defects: maximum 4 slices / can.

f. Core material: maximum 6.8 % of the drained weight.

- Liquid shall have pale yellow color.

- of slices per can shall not be less than 6 slices in the 567g can size and 35 slices in the 3050g can size.

- The drained weight shall not be less than 53 %.

b. Chemical Properties:

- Acidity of syrup shall be in the range 0.2 % - 0.5 % calculated as citric acid anhydrous.

- Density in (Brix) shall not be less than 18% and 3, 45-3, 85.

B. PACKAGING:

1. Packing \ Size:

- The product will be packed in clean, hygienic, suitable & dry tin cans with the following sizes:

* 24 cans x 567 g: Drained Weight: 300g / can

* 06 cans x 3050g: Drained Weight 1600g / can