Pink Guava Pulp is extracted from fresh, sound mature, and selected Pink Guava fruits. Psidium Guajava, commonly known as guava, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. Pink guavas fruits are round to slightly ovate and average 6-10 centimeters in diameter. They have a smooth green skin that ripens to a golden yellow with intermittent brown markings. The inner salmon pink flesh is semi-soft and holds small round yellowish seeds that may be removed but are often eaten whole. Pink guavas have a sweet musky fragrance with tropical notes of papaya, passion fruit, melon and ripe pear. They have a moderate acidity and are very sweet, in fact, they are considered to be the sweetest of all the guava varieties.
Pink Guavas are an excellent source of Lycopene & Vitamin C, providing three times that of the recommended daily allowance. They also supply potassium and pectin, which helps to lower blood cholesterol.
- 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) | 8.5 | 12 |
| pH value at 20 deg C | Value | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Acidity | as % Citric Acid w/w | 0.40 | 0.55 |
| Consistency cm / 30 sec at 20 deg C | Centimeters | 6 | 12 |
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,thick consistency,free form fibres and any foreign and extraneous matter.
Aroma (By organoleptic) : Natural characteristic prominent aroma of natural ripe Guava fruit and free from any fermented & off flavour.
Taste (By Mouthfeel) : Natural characteristic prominent taste of natural ripe Guava fruit with typical astringent sweet taste.
| Parameter | UOM | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | NA | Bright Yellow | Deep Yellow |
| Black Specks | Number | NA | Zero |
| Brown Specks | Number | NA | 5 |
| Peel Particles | Number | NA | 5 |