1. Packaging, Storage & Shelf-life Information.
25kg /100kg/250kg per steel drum , with double plastic inners inside.
2. Storage.
Clean, enclosed food grade storage and transportation.. Away from direct sunlight and material liable to taint. Temperature for storage preferred 20-26.0°C
Store away from heat sources, including sunlight, and contaminating odours.
3. Shelf Life
In closed original packing:18-24 Months after production
Unopened product that has been handled and stored in the recommended fashion has a three-year shelf life.
Opened product can be stored in its original packaging under refrigeration for the remainder of its shelf life.
4. Labelling
Packs are labelled with the product spec., cut size, pack type, contact /Invoice Number ,gross weight and net weight.
The packed on date or batch number is included on the product label. This information is used as the means of product traceability.
2.0 Product analysis - Physical characteristics
Criteria | Specification |
Piece size | 2-25mm, irregular small dice or slices |
Fiber | Minimal visible fiber |
Color | Typical golden yellow in color |
Flavor | Characteristic, sweet spicy flavor, free from off flavors |
Odour | Spicy ginger aroma, free from off odours |
3.0 Product analysis - Chemical characteristics
Criteria | Specification |
Brix | 68-72 |
Soluble Solids | 73-75% |
pH | 3.8-4.3 |
Sulfur dioxide | <10ppm |
Invert sugar | 25 -35% |