Meduri Farms Dried Red Sour Cherries

Meduri Farms Dried Red Sour Cherries, crafted from ripe fruit, undergo precise preparation: infusion, drying to the specified moisture range, sizing, coating, and packaging. Thorough inspection guarantees a pure, nutritious product that meets U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act standards for human consumption.

Ingredient Name: Red Sour Cherries, Dried

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: FFDCA, Halal, Kosher, Vegan

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Red Sour Cherries, Dried
Ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Cane Sugar, Sour Cherry
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes
Fruit Products & Extracts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher,
Non-GMO,
Vegan

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cereals & Snacks,
Confectionery,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations
Food & Nutrition Applications: Bread,
Breakfast Cereals,
Granola,
Pies,
Snacks

Properties

Appearance

Typical of Dried Red Sour Cherries

Odor

Characteristic with no off odor

Flavor

Characteristic with no off flavors

Physico-Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Moisture Content	13 - 16	%	Thermogravimetric
Water Activity	max. 0.600	-	AOAC 978.18
Pit Count	max. 2	pits per 20 lbs.	Physical Count

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
APC	max. 5000	CFU/g	AOAC 2015.13
Coliform	max. 100	CFU/g	AOAC 991.14
E.coli	max. 10	CFU/g	PCR (BAM Chp 4)
Yeast	max. 500	CFU/g	PCR (BAM Chp 18)
Mold	max. 500	CFU/g	PCR (BAM Chp 18)
Salmonella (in 2x375g)	Negative	-	PCR (Chp 5:2007)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: FFDCA,
Halal,
Kosher,
Vegan

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Packaging

Item #	060281	060282	060287	06028X	060283
Net Wt / Case	10 lb.	20 lb.	25 lb.	10 kg	30lb.
Gross Wt / Case	11 lb.	21 lb.	26 lb.	10.45 kg	31.64lb.
# Cases / Pallet	144	72	72	84	96
Ti/Hi	16/9	12/6	12/6	12/7	12/8
Case Dimensions	12" x 9" x 6"	15.5" x 9.5" x 6.5"	14.75" x 9.75" x 7.5"	19.75" x 12" x 6.5"	20" x 12" x 6.5"
Materials Corrugated cases (275# test) with blue colored 1.5 mil low density polyethylene plastic bags as case liners. Due to the nature of this product, settling and compaction may occur.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 12 Months
Storage and Shipping: Store and ship in a controlled cool and dry environment; ideally between 55-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Store product in original packaging and out of direct sunlight until use. Refrigeration below 40 degrees Fahrenheit may cause some crystallization resulting from further dehydration and extreme temperature changes.
Shelf life: If stored in recommended conditions, the product quality will be maintained for a period of up to 12 months.