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Los Banos 13448 Volta Road Los Banos, Ca 93635 209 826-8000 • 209 826-8266 |
Williams 2211 Old Highway 99 Williams, CA 95987 530 473-3600 • Fax 530 473-3601 |
Santa Nella 12045 S. Ingomar Grade Road Los Banos, Ca 93635 209 826-7100 • Fax 209 826-0100 |
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Product Specification |
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¾" Diced Tomatoes in Juice |
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Containers: |
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55-gallon aseptic bag in fiber or metal drum |
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300-gallon aseptic bag in box |
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Product Description |
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Red, ripe tomatoes are washed, sorted, peeled, diced, and then sorted again. After the final sort, the tomatoes are immersed in calcium chloride and then aseptically processed. The processed tomatoes in juice are filled into an aseptic bag. Citric acid is added to control acidity. The diced tomatoes in juice shall be processed in accordance with good manufacturing practices. The product shall conform in every respect to the provisions set forth under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and shall meet the standards established by the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. |
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Product Specifications |
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A. Chemical and Physical |
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Flavor & Odor |
Typical tomato flavor and aroma. No off flavors. |
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Color |
Typical red for canned tomatoes. No vivid green. |
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Size |
¾" x ¾" x ¾" |
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Character |
Firm, good definition |
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Defects |
To conform to customer’s specifications |
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pH |
3.7 to 4.1 |
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Drained Weight |
To conform to customer’s standards (62-70%) |
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Calcium Chloride |
≤ 800 ppm (lot average) |
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B. Microbiological |
Lactic acid, bacteria, yeast and molds |
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The contents of the container shall receive a thermal process proven adequate to rid the product of microorganisms of public health and spoilage significance. Containers of product after incubation for 30 days shall show no signs of product spoilage (i.e. microbial growth which is visible upon opening, pressure development within the bag, atypical changes in product color, aroma, texture, character or appearance). |
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C. Microanalytical |
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Howard Mold Count |
12% maximum positive fields |
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Fly eggs, maggots/worm and insects |
Not to exceed USDA/FDA standards |
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D. Net Weight |
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55-gallon aseptic bag in drum |
455 lbs. ± 5 lbs. |
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300-gallon aseptic bag in box |
2,580 lbs. ± 20 lbs. |
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Shelf Life: |
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Product shelf life is 18 months from date of manufacture provided the product is kept from freezing and is not stored at temperatures above 110°F. |
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Ingredient Statement: |
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Diced tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, calcium chloride |
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