Bananas are cultivated in Tamilnadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Musa,commonly known as Banana, is a species of flowering plant in the family Musaceae. The only globally mass-produced yellow banana variety today – the one that you likely picture when you hear the word “banana” – is called the Cavendish. Cavendish bananas have a thick signature-yellow peel when ripe, encasing their soft, cream-ored, semi-starchy flesh. Their flavor can vary, having hints of lemon custard to creme brulee, as they become sweeter as they ripen.
Bananas are well known for their potassium content, but they also offer a healthy boost of vitamin B, vitamin C, fiber, and magnesium. They contain three natural sources of sugar –sucrose, fructose, and glucose – and are denser in calories than most other fruits, making them an extremely efficient and sustainable source of energy.
- Packing : Aseptic packing 215 kgs net weight. (Aseptic Bags - Polyliners & MS Drums).
- Container Loading : 80 drums per 20 ft container
- Storage : Ambient. Temperature Less than 30 deg C
- Shelf Life : 18 months
Physical & Chemical Specification:
| Parameter | UOM | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brix Value at 20 deg C | as Deg Bx (TSS) | 19 | 22 |
| pH value at 20 deg C | Value | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Acidity | as % Citric Acid w/w | 0.40 | 0.60 |
| Consistency cm / 30 sec at 20 deg C | Centimeters | 6.0 | 12.0 |
Microbiological Specification:
| Parameter | UOM | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | cfu/ml | NA | Less than 10 |
| Yeast & Molds | cfu/ml | NA | Less than 10 |
| Coliforms | cfu/ml | NA | Absent |
| E Coli | cfu/ml | NA | Absent |
| Pathogens | cfu/ml | NA | Absent |
| Thermophilic Spores | cfu/ml | NA | Absent |
Organoleptic Specification:
Appearance (By Visual) : Uniform, homogeneous smooth & viscous free form fibres and any foreign and extraneous matter.
Aroma (By organoleptic) : Natural characteristic prominent aroma of natural ripe Banana fruit and free from any fermented & off flavour.
Taste (By Mouthfeel) : Natural characteristic prominent taste of natural ripe Banana fruit with typical sweet taste.
| Parameter | UOM | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | NA | Ivory White | Milk White |
| Black Specks | Number | NA | Zero |
| Brown Specks | Number | NA | 5 |
| Peel Particles | Number | NA | 5 |