| Document Number | QSPEC -01FGINTUMCP20 |
| Revision Number | 05 |
| Effective Date | July 2023 |
| Approving Officer | General Manager |
INGREDIENT DECLARATION / COMPOSITION
Ingredients: Apple juice concentrate (81%), Ginger juice (Zingiber officinale)(18%), Tumeric powder (1%), Sodium citrate
preservatives: Sodium benzoate; Natamax
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
South Africa
| NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION | |||
| Typical Nutritional Values - serving size = 250ml | |||
| Unit | Per 100ml | Per 250ml | |
| Energy | kJ | 160.8 | 402 |
| Protein | g | 0.09 | 0.24 |
| Carbohydrate | g | 9.4 | 23.5 |
| Fat | g | 0 | 0 |
| Dietary Fibre | g | <0.05 | <0.10 |
| Sodium | mg | 9.4 | 23.5 |
| CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| ° Brix (Refractometer) - concentrate | 28.0 - 28.8° Brix |
| ° Brix (Acid corrected) - concentrate | 28.2 – 29.0° Brix |
| ° Brix (Refractometer) - ready to drink | 9.8 - 10.3° Brix |
| Acid | 0.6 - 0.8 |
| pH | Indicative |
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, INTENDED USE AND VULNERABLE GROUPS
Handle product with care to prevent leaking of concentrate. Upon opening, make sure to decant in a hygienic manner
Excessive use of ginger may have side effects such as heartburn, upset stomach, cause bleeding (natural blood thinner), may reduce blood sugar levels, and might not be safe to use during pregnancy.
Store products away from sunlight/UV light.
Product is intended for use in the retail market. Concentrate should be diluted as per requirement indicated.
| ADDITIVES / ALLERGENS | |
| Preservatives in concentrate | Benzoic acid(1000- 1200) |
| Preservatives in RTD | Benzoic acid(500 - 600ppm) |
| MICROBIAL ANALYSIS / SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Total plate count | < 100cfu/ml |
| Yeast | < 20cfu/ml |
| Mould | < 5cfu/ml |
| Lactobacillus | < 20cfu/ml |
| Pathogenic Microorganisms | Absent in 1 gram concentrate |
| SENSORY SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Colour | Yellow to mustard colour |
| Appearance | Cloudy, viscous, liquid |
| Taste/Flavor | Spicy turmeric and ginger |
| PACKAGING | |||
| Item | Packaging | Net volume (litre) | Net weight (Kg) |
| 20 litre | Double LDPE blue liner in RSC kraft box and marked | 20 litres | 20.24 |
SHELF LIFE
Nine months (unopened) for 20 litres at chilled temperature.
14 months (unopened) for 200 litres at chilled temperature.
14 days (opened) under hygienic conditions.
Shelf life of Ready to drink juice is determined by hygienic practices during dilution process.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Store at ambient and/or lower temperatures (above 0ºC) in clean, dry, well ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and heat. Transport in clean, dry vehicles, used for foodstuffs in ambient or refrigerated temperature.
LABELLING AND TRACEABILITY
Following appears on label: Product name, mixing ratio, net mass, supplier contact details, allergens.
Following appears on bottles: Best before date and batch number.
ALLERGENS
None
VEGETARIAN STATUS
Suitable for : strict, lacto and ovo vegetarian diet.
RELIGIOUS STATUS:
Kosher
GENETIC MODIFIED STATUS
GMO and GMO derivatives free
| LEGISLATION AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE: | |
| Authenticity | GNR 286: Regulations relating to classification, packaging, marketing of juice and drinks intended for sale in South Africa as contained in the Agricultural |
| Hygiene | Prerequisite programs on Food safety: ISO -TS 22002-1 R.692 of 16 May 1997: Regulations governing microbiological standards for foodstuffs and related matters |
| Contaminants and Residues | Heavy metals – Compliance with GNR 588/2018 and GNR 545/2008 and amendments. Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs ad contained in Foodstuffs, Cosmetic and disinfectant act 54 of 1972. Pesticide residues – compliance with GNR 246/1994 and GNR 46/2013 and amendments. R.119 off 2020 ((G.G 43008 off 10/02/2020). Regulations relating to maximum limits for pesticides residues that may be present in foodstuffs as contained in the Foodstuffs and disinfectant act of 1972. Mycotoxins – Compliance with GNR 1145/2004. Regulations governing tolerance for fungus produced toxins in foodstuffs as contained in foodstuffs, Cosmetic and Disinfectant Act 54 of 1972 and amendments. R2527 of 13 November 1987: Governing emulsifiers, stabilisers and thickeners and the amounts thereof that foodstuffs may contain. R.1008 of 21 June of 1996: Regulations relating to food colourants. R733 of 10 September 2012: Regulations relating to the use of sweeteners in foodstuffs. R.1295 of 16 October 1998: Regulations governing preservatives and antioxidants. |
| Food allergen information | Compliance with GNR 146 of March 2010, Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs as contained in the foodstuffs, cosmetic and Disinfectant Act 54 of 1972 and amendments. |
| Metrology | Compliance with Trade Metrology Act 77 of 1973 and amendments. |
