DARK SWEET CHERRY CONCENTRATE

Produced by Dinter GmbH, Germany

 

INGREDIENT SPECIFICATIONS

Product Description:            Dark Sweet Cherry Concentrate is the syrupy liquid obtained from the vacuum concentrating of pressed sweet cherry juice. The product is prepared in accordance with good manufacturing practices under strict sanitary conditions. The juice is filtered clear prior to evaporation.

           

Quality Standards:

 

1. Brix                                      68 Brix

 

2. pH                                       3.2 - 3.7

 

3. Acidity                                 2.3 - 3.5% expressed as citric acid

 

4. Ratio                                    19 to 28

 

After reconstituting the Dark Sweet Cherry Concentrate to 20 Brix, the juice will meet the following criteria:

 

5. Color                                   clear, red with no brownish notes

 

6. Flavor                                  characteristic dark sweet cherry with no cooked or fermented notes     

                                              

7. Pectin                                   negative

                                                alcohol precipitation test

 

8. Ash                                      2.4 - 3.5 gr/l

 

9. Potassium                             1,400 - 2,100 mg/l

 

10. Yeast                                 Maximum 1,000/ml

 

11. Preservatives                none

 

12. Storage                              the Dark Sweet Cherry Concentrate must be stored deep frozen