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Crushed
Pineapple (Frozen)
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Description:
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Frozen crushed
pineapple is the food product consisting of pineapple that has been cut
from mature wholesome pineapples.
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Organoleptic
Requirements:
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Color
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Ranges from
light to deep yellow
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Texture
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Uniform, not
soft and mushy.
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Flavor
and Odor
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Normal and free
from any objectionable flavor or odor.
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Style
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Consistency
of the crashed pineapple should be practically uniform.
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Product
Measurements:
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Soluable
solids
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Natural Brix.
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Acid
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natural Acid
(determined by titration, measured as anhydrous citric acid.)
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Average
Drainage
Weight
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70%
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Defects:
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Any defect will
be considered serious if it materially detracts from the overall appearence
or edibility of the product. This product may not contain more than
0.5% (by net weight) blemished units. Not more than 2.5% (by net
weight) core material may not be present. Product must meet USDA Grade A
standards.
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Shipping
and Storage:
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Must be shipped
and stored qat or below 0 degrees F
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