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MEYKON Fruit Juices and Concentrates Light Color Apple Juice Concentrate

MEYKON Fruit Juices and Concentrates Light Color Apple Juice Concentrate is made from natural apple juice using a new pattern technology that produces with a fresh and mellow taste. Natural apple juice is produced by the physical removal of a specific proportion of water for the concentration of unfermented apple juice obtained from the edible parts of sound, mature fruits of Malus domestica Borkh. variety by mechanical processes and preserved only by physical proceedings. Moreover, light color AJC is convenient to use because it will not crystallize below 0°C, allowing it to maintain good fluidity. The total processes (All steps of production) are described considering a HACCP concept (FDA 19.01.2001 or 852/2004 EC) and complies with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) including quality checks and full traceability.

Ingredient Name: Apple Juice Concentrate

Flavor: Apple

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, GMO-free, Halal, Impurities-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, FDA Compliant, FSSC 22000, GMP, Halal, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Kosher

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Flavor Family
Flavor Ingredient Class
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Optical Judgement

Free of impurities

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Appearance
Typical of clear natural liquid sugar
Flavor
Slightly apple
Taste
Clean typical of clear natural liquid sugar
Analytical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brix69 - 71DegreeIFU 8
Total Titratable Acidity (pH 8.1)max. 0.1% w/wIFU 3, As Malic Acid
pHmax. 4.2-IFU 11
Turbidity (SS °Bx*)max. 5NTU-
Color (SS °Bx*, at 440 nm)min. 95%T-
Clarity (SS °Bx*, at 625 nm)min. 95%T-
Patulin (SS °Bx*, 3% Acetonitrile, at 272 nm)max. 10ppb-
HMF (SS °Bx*, 3% Acetonitrile, at 272 nm)max. 5ppm-
Fumaric Acid (SS °Bx*, 0.01N H₂SO₄, at 210 nm)max. 5ppb-
Lactic Acid (SS °Bx*, 0.01N H₂SO₄, at 210 nm)max. 10ppm-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count (PCA, at 28°C, 3 days)max. 100CFU/ml-
Mould (DRBC, at 28°C, 5 days)max. 50CFU/ml-
Yeast (DRBC, at 28°C, 5 days)max. 50CFU/ml-
Humic-reducing Microorganisms (PDA, at 28°C, 7 days)Noneper 50ml-
Bacteria Spores (PCA, at 28°C, 7 days)Noneper 50ml-
Coliform (VRBA, at 37°C, 3 days)Noneper 10ml-
E. coli (CA, at 37°C, 3 days)Noneper 10ml-
Thermophilic Acidophilic Bacteria (BAT, at 45°C, 11 days)Noneper 10ml-
Note

SS °Bx*: AIJN from concentrate single strength minimum brix value.

Regulatory & Compliance

Compliance Information of Essential Authenticity and Quality Factors
  • Authenticity - The product is made from 100% natural, fresh and wholesome fruit of the specified variety and is not modified or adulterated in any way by addition of food additives or unauthorized processing. The product complies with the Directive 2001/112/EC and subsequent amendments and complies furthermore with the CODEX General Standard for Fruit juices and Nectars (Codex Stan 247-2005) and AIJN-Code of Practice. Genetic manipulations are not used. Genetic manipulated plants, raw materials, food additives and enzymes (including self-cloned ones) are not used.
  • Authorized Ingredients - The product does not contain any food additive as mentioned in the Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.
  • Authorized Treatments and Substances - To clarify the product, processing aids as stated in the Directive 2001/112/EC and its amendments, enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008, and chemically inert filtration aids and precipitation agents which comply with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 are permitted to use
  • Hygiene - The product is prepared in accordance with the “General Principles of Food Hygiene” recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.
  • Contaminants - The values for arsenic and heavy metals do not exceed the AIJN Code of Practice limits and the product complies with the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and subsequent amendments.
  • Residues - The product complies with the Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 and subsequent amendments.
  • Allergens - The product does not contain substances having allergic properties for which labeling is required, as defined in Directive 2007/68/EC amending Annex IIIA to Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain food ingredients.
  • GMO’s - The product does not contain ingredients that contain GMO or consist of GMO or were produced from GMO. Therefore it does not require GMO-labeling according to Regulations (EC) No 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.
  • Flavors - No adding flavors, contrarily fruit flavors are aimed to remove from juice in its production technology.
Labelling Compliance

The labels of our products are prepared in accordance with the “Turkish Food Codex” recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and also comply with Directive 2000/13/EC and its amendments.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • The packaging materials comply with the requirements of the relevant version of the Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and its implementation measures.
  • The product is delivered in plastic and steel drums which are in accordance with Meykon specifications.
  • Plastic drums 275 kg net and steel drums 270 or 275 kg net both with double PE liner and 24000 kg net flexi bags are the standard filling type and weight for this product.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage & Transport Conditions
  • The product is stored between 0 - +4°C to avoid color and flavor change.
  • Shelf life of the product in the unopened original packaging is 24 months at 0 - +4°C.
  • Recommended transportation between 0 - +4°C.