| Document Number | QSPEC 04 |
| Revision Number | 3 |
| Effective Date | September 2014 |
| Approving Officer | General Manager |
GENERAL
The Passifloraceae species consists of a variety of related species such as fragrant granadilla, Red granadilla, Yellow granadilla, sweet granadilla, sweet calabash, Banana Passion fruit and Giant Granadilla. Some cultivars are subtropical and prefer frost-free climates, while other cultivars grow in more harsh conditions. Hybrids between purple and yellow fruit, yields colours intermediate between the two forms. Purple fruit is less acid, richer in aroma and flavour
Origin: South Africa
| CHEMICAL | |
| ° Brix refractometer | 14 ± 1° BRIX (natural) |
| % Acidity | 5 - 9 |
| Adulteration | Not allowed |
| Storage temperature | Cool dry place no direct sunlight 10°C Ideal |
| Additives | None |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Foreign Matter | Free from all |
| Taste and Odour | Fresh well matured granadilla without off flavours |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS | |
| Total plate count | < 10cfu/ml |
| Yeast and moulds | < 10cfu/ml |
| Lactobacilli | < 10cfu/ml |
| Heat resistant moulds | < 10cfu/ml |
| PACKAGING | |
| Drum Size | 200 litre steel open head drums |
| Liners | 1 plastic liners encloses and Aseptic bag |
| Shelf Life | 14 months from production date at ambient temperature of less than 25C. Product is heat sensitive |
| Nett Mass | Nett mass of each drum: 213 kg |
| Safeguarding | Aseptic bag has a tamer evident seal. Drums closed to minimise tampering (Nut and Bolt) |
| IDENTIFICATION | |
| Lettering | Waterproof writing onto labels for drums |
| Information | Name of supplier, fruit type, production date, Brix |
INTENDED USE STATEMENT
The product is intended to be used as an ingredient by other food companies that produce products for the consumer market. This product is not for consumption directly by consumers. Once opened the product should be refrigerated at <10°C and processed within 24 hours. The product is destined for local markets.
GMO Status:
This product is “not genetically modified” and “not derived from a genetically modified organism” as defined by the EC Directives 1830/2003/EC on labelling and traceability and 1829/2003/EC on genetically modified food and feed and any amending legislation.
Contaminants and residues (Pesticides /Heavy Metals/ Veterinary residues):
The product complies with the Government Notice No.R.1518 of 9 September 1994 in terms of section 15(1) of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No 54 of 1972).
R.246 of 11 February 1994: Regulations governing the maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs.
R.1809 of 3 July 1992: Regulations governing the maximum limits for veterinary medicine and stock remedy residues that may be present in foodstuffs.
R.500 of 30 April 2004: Regulations relating to maximum levels for metals in foodstuffs.
R.911 of 28 September 2001: Regulations governing certain solvents in foodstuffs (benzene and methanol).
Preparation and/or handling before use or processing:
Clean lids of drums before opening to remove any foreign material on top.
Open aseptic bag in a hygienic way in a closed environment before use.
ALLERGEN STATEMENT:
The product is packed frozen and do not contain any of the listed allergens below:
Aspartame
Glutamates
Tartrazine
Phytosterol esters/stanols
Herbal and botanical extracts
Isomaltulose
Polyols, isomalts, polydextrose
Cereals containing gluten and their products such as wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt and their Hybridised strains.
Crustacea and crustacean products (shrimp, prawn, crab, lobster and crawfish or crayfish).
Molluscs and mollusk products
Egg and egg products.
Fish and fish products
Milk and milk products
Peanut and peanut products.
Soybeans and products
Tree nuts
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Preservatives are handled on the premises in a separate processing line. Allergen control program in place.
The product is Kosher and Halaal Suitable
