Cherry Central Organic Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened, Double Diced - With Rice Flour (FP07-173)

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

United States of America (USA)

Ingredient Name

Dried Red Tart Cherries, Sweetened

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Fruit Products & Extracts

Ingredients

Organic Dried Red Tart Cherries, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Rice Flour, Organic Sunflower Oil

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

Gluten-free,

Kosher,

Organic

Food Ingredients Features

Cardiovascular Protection,

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Regulates Blood Pressure,

Rich in Minerals,

Rich in Vitamins

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Beverage

Juice & Juice Drinks,

Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Cereals & Snacks,

Confectionery,

Convenience Foods,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Other Food Applications,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Functional Foods,

Other Nutrition Applications

Food & Nutrition Applications

Breakfast Cereals,

Cakes,

Cereal Bars,

Confectionery Products,

Convenience Foods,

Cookies,

Desserts,

Frozen Desserts,

Fruit Bars,

Functional Foods,

Jams,

Mocktail,

Nutritional Bars,

Packaged Salads,

Pies,

Popsicles,

Sauces,

Savory Products,

Smoothies,

Snacks,

Spreads,

Toppings

Properties

Physical Form

Dices

Flavor

Typical of sweetened dried red tart cherries

Analytical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	3.3 - 4.0	-	-
Moisture Content	8 - 16	%	-
Water Activity	max. 0.62	%	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 1000	per gram	-
Coliform	max. 10	per gram	-
Escherichia coli	max. 3	per gram	-
Salmonella	Negative	per 375g	-
Staphylococcus	Negative	per 25g	-
Listeria	Negative		AOAC RI# 041101
Yeast and Mold Count	max. 500	per gram	-

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Energy	337.0	Kcal/100g	-
Calories from Fat	7.56	Kcal/100g	-
Protein	2.02	g/100g	-
Carbohydrates	81.37	g/100g	-
Total Dietary Fiber	3.6	g/100g	-
Total Sugars	69.96	g/100g	-
Added Sugars	26.76	g/100g	-
Fat	0.84	g/100g	-
Trans Fat	0.0	g/100g	-
Cholesterol	0.0	per 100g	-
Water	14.68	g/100g	-
Ash	1.09	g/100g	-

Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium	31.0	mg/100g	-
Iron	3.4	mg/100g	-
Potassium	300.0	mg/100g	-
Sodium	5.02	mg/100g	-

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Cherries	67.0 - 69.0	%	-
Cane Sugar	26.0 - 28.0	%	-
Rice Flour	3.0 - 7	%	-
Sunflower Oil	max. 0.5	%	-

Typical Vitamin Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vitamin A - RAE	465.09	mcg/100g	-
Vitamin C	0.0	mg/100g	-
Vitamin D	5.0	mcg/100g	-

Note

For Cherries, the calculated value will vary due to fruit maturity.

Physical Requirements

Defects: Harmless Extraneous Material

• max. 1 per 60 oz. dried fruit

Dice Size: 3/16“ cut
Pits: 0 - Whole, 3 pieces per 400 oz. (A piece is defined as any part of a pit that is large enough to not pass thru a #8 mesh screen. 0.097 inches or larger)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

GFSI Certified,

GMP,

Kosher,

Prop 65 Compliant,

USDA Organic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Packaging

• Poly lined carton: 10 or 25 lbs.
• Pallet: 11 or 27.4 lb.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

18 Months

Storage Condition

Store at cool, dry ambient temperature. Optimum quality will be maintained when stored frozen or under refrigeration.