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1. Definition of product: 100% IQF blackberries cultivated, Variety Hull,
Chesters.
2. Definition of goods: Fully mature ripe berries which are quick frozen and
contain a minimum of 98% whole fruit, max 2% broken products to be fully
inspected.
3. Process of manufacture:
(1) Berries is clearly washed before frozen and metal detected before packed.
(2) Berries is inspected manually to remove FM and stalks, leaves and mouldy
berries.
(3) Berries is individually quick frozen, later the core temperate of each berries
reaches minus 18DC.
(4) Berries is packed in food grade polylined cartons then stored at minus
18DC.or less till dispatch to end users.
4. Packaging:
(1) Pack size: 1x10kg per Carton.
(2) Pack type: Corrugated export standard outer case, no nails, flaps are to be
sealed with self adhesive freezer stable tape, the cartons is waterproof, new
polythene food grade liner.
(3) Labeling: Normal one includes: Product Description, Country of Origin,
Weight, Product Date (dd-mm-yy), Best Before date.
5. Storage and shelf life conditions: products must be kept at a temperature of
minus 18DC or less to maintain it's required condition and attain a shelf life of
24 months in unopened packs.
6. Physical Description:
Color: from dark red to black.
Odour: Typical of blackberries, free from foreign taints and odours.
Flavour: Characteristic of blackberries.
Appearance: blackberries is whole, individual, sound, firm, berries to be
uniformly ripe, no rotten, mouldy and overripe, no clumps.
Stems: max 5 pieces per 10kg.
Leaves: max 2 pieces per 10kg.
Other extraneous matter: Metal/glass/plastic/stone/sand/soil or any other
FMV/EVM: Non-existence.
Contamination: pesticides, fungicides, metals, mycotoxines, radioactivity,
according to Australia standard and China National Standards. Contains no
added sugar, colour, preservative or flavouring.
Brix: 6-8
Shelf life: 2 years from production at min –18C.
7. Chemical Description:
Product is free from additives and preservatives, product complies with Europe
and USFDA legislation currently in force regarding the use of pesticides in food
products.
8. Microbiological Description:
(1) T.V.C.<50,000CFU/G
(2) Yeast <200CFU/G
(3) Moulds <200CFU/G
(4) Salmonella Spp NIL
(5) Pathogenic bacteria NIL
(6) Coliforms NIL
(7) E.coli NIL
Product is to be microbiologically sound and fit for human consumption.