P&J Tomato Paste CB 28-30% by Paste & Juice

This product is prepared by using Egyptian special, fresh and mature red tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) selected in compliance with P&J specifications.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tomato paste of 28-30% Brix produced by cold break processing.

1. INGREDIENTS

The product is prepared by fresh specially mature red Egyptian tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) selected to suit P&J specification. Additives None permitted

2. DETAILED TECHNICAL DATA
2a. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Brix (Soluble solids) 28-30% Viscosity Bostwick at 12.5% Bx, at 20°C
not more than 11 cm for 30 seconds Colour Hunter/Gardner at 12.5% Bx, at 20°C BCR a/b

2.10 Red tile L 25.9 A 33.9 B 14.9 Sieve Size 1.5 mm + 0.8 mm
Taste, aroma and flavour
Good taste and flavour characteristic of processed tomato paste. Free from any foreign flavours such as mould, tin etc. Free from off-odors and off-flavors
Texture Homogenous and even in texture
2b. CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS pH 12.5% Bx, at 20°C

less than 4.5
Titratable acidity 12.5% Brix at 20º C

not more than 1.75% as acetic acid at Potentiometric end point titration (pH 8.1) Lycopene Approx. 40 mg/ 100mg Heavy metals In conformity with FAO/WHO and Egyptian food standards. Pesticides In conformity with FAO/WHO and Egyptian food standards. Radiation None

ALLERGENS Free from allergens. GMO Free from GMO’s. 3. MICROBIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS Pathogenic micro-organisms None Micro-organisms which cause spoilage None Howard mould count Product mould filaments in not more than 50% of the positive fields according to the Howard method.

4. PACKAGING 4a. Primary i. Aseptic bags The product is aseptically filled in approximately 230 liter, metallised foil film bags (Scholle). The bags are examined concerning blown bags or any other type of damage. The product is then put into large polyethylene bags. ii. Drums The product is closed well and packed in about 230 kgs, clean steel drums, coated by food grade paint.All drums are cleaned before loading. 4b. Secondary i. Palletisation 4 drums placed per pallet and each shall be fastened with a synthetic tape. Pallets are clean, undamaged and of good construction. A fumigation certificate or declaration that the wooden pallets are fully in poplar wood valid for non EU producers, can be provided.. ii. Shrinkwrap The drums are covered additionally with a shrinkwrap foil (approx. 50 cm long) to protect them from soiling and displacement.

5. LABELLING Each drum shall have the following information: Name of company, address and trademark Name of product Statement “Made in Egypt” Date of production Validity Net weight

Gross weight Brix-value Color Bostwick pH Drum’s number

6. STORAGE CONDITIONS
The product must be stored at room temperature in a dry place, protected from direct sunlight and heat, without having any noticeable change in product quality.

7. SHELF LIFE
Shelf life is 24 months when kept under proper storage conditions.