Tomato paste produced at The Morning Star Packing Company shall be processed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The raw material shall conform in every respect to the provisions set forth under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and meet the standards established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, unless otherwise specified below.
Product Specifications
Chemical and Physical (at time of pack)
| Measure | Specifications | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brix | 29.00 ± 1.00°Brix 36.00 ± 1.00°Brix | Measured at 20.0°C. |
| Consistency (Bostwick) | 4.0 – 12.0 cm | Measured at 12.0°Brix for 30 seconds at 20.0°C. |
| pH | 4.30 ± 0.30 | |
| Color (a/b Ratio, BCR Tile) | Minimum 2.00 | Measured at 12.5°Brix using C2 Illuminant. |
Morning Star Paste Finish Standard of Identity
Morning Star Fine
Typically .027–.045
Very little peel, no seeds.
Morning Star Medium
Typically 0.033-0.045”
Some flecks of peel and no seeds.
Morning Star Coarse
Typically .045–.060
Fair amount of peel and some seed pieces.
Microbiological Specification
Meets CFR Title 21 requirements for commercial sterility.
Microanalytical Specification
Howard Mold Count ≤ 40 % | Measured at 8.5°Brix.
Storage
The product is to be kept from freezing and not stored at temperatures above 110 F or 43 C.
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