Freeze Dried Whole Blueberry, Large or Small

Freeze Dried Blueberries meet the requirements of the Food and Drug Regulations and the Processed Products Regulations.

All fresh or frozen Blueberries used for processing are clean, sound, edible, properly matured and of the latest crop. They are prepared, processed and packed under sanitary conditions in accordance with Title 21CFR Part 110 Good Manufacturing Practices for Food.

 Grade: A

Ingredients: Freeze dried Blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Variety & Origin: Duke, Bluecrop mixed,Cultivated, ordered by customers before harvest season,

US, Canada

Flavor/Aroma: Typical of fresh Blueberries. Free of objectionable flavors or odors.

Color: Bluish purple

Size: ~1/2 inch (12.7mm)

Appearance: Bluish purple spherical

A.TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

Moisture: 5% Maximum at time of packaging (Reference Method: AOAC 22.013)

Additives: None

B. MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS

Additional microbiological testing can be done per customer specifications.

Minimum number of samples tested per lot: 1

C. MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits) STANDARDS

Pesticide residue & Heavy metals residue meet with FDA/CFIA requirements. Performed annually, results are available upon request.

 D.NUTRITION PROFILE:

E.SHELF LIFE: Twenty four (24) Months from themanufacturing date when stored unopened following proper storage conditions.

F.STORAGE AND USAGE REQUIREMENTS: 

· Store under cool, dry conditions, RH≤60%, 32°F(0°C) to 75°F (23.9°C) is recommended.

· Avoid storage at elevated temperatures for prolonged periods of time.

· Boxes and bags should be kept sealed.

· Product should be equilibrated to room temperature before use.

· Product is hygroscopic and will absorb moisture from atmosphere if left exposed. Processing operations should be accomplished expeditiously.

· Unused product should be kept sealed in original shipping container.