• Specific Gravity 1.15 +/- 0.01
• Brix
35 +/- 3
• pH 2.4 +/- 0.4
•
ORAC Value 122,300 µmole TE / L
PHYSICAL
• Color –
Intense dark burgundy colored
liquid
• Viscosity –
Medium syrup consistency
• Flavor Profile – Robust with strong
cranberry-like tartness and rhubarb
astringency with a slight drying effect
•
Aroma – Berry like with woodsy top notes
• Clarity – Water-like clarity with no
cloudiness or turbidity
MICROBIOLOGICAL
• Standard Plate Count ≤
1000 / g
• Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 / g
•
Total Coliform Count ≤ 10 / g
• E. coli
≤ 10 / g
• Salmonella sp Negative
PACKAGING
• 5 gallon or 55 gallon HDPP containers with
tamper evident lids and labeled with
traceable lot numbers
STORAGE
•
Keep refrigerated at 41ºF (5ºC) or below
SHELF LIFE
• Minimum 12 months
at 41ºF (5ºC) or below
KOSHER STATUS
• Certified Kosher and Pareve
INGREDIENT STATEMENT
• Water, brewed Hibiscus tea
RECOMMENDED USAGE
•
Typically between 0.20% to 1.50% by weight
of the ready-to-consume product
NUTRITIONAL DATA PROFILE
• Available upon request
SAFETY STATUS
•
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by
food inspection authorities worldwide
• Manufactured using FDA inspected,
state-of-the-art facility
in the USA with AIB
superior rating for 2009
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