APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE
It is the most important product by volume produced by Concentrados Villaviciosa S.A. Its production begun in 1975.
The harvest extends from August to November, depending on varieties and sources. These are the months of peak production, although
Concentrados Villaviciosa S.A can supply apple juice concentrate all year around.
ANALITICAL SPECIFICATION
| Brix | 70º brix minimum | ||
| Acidity | 0,8 - 3,0% as malic acid | ||
| PH | 3,8 +/- 0,2 | ||
| Colour (11,5º brix) |
Transm. 440 nm: 50% minimum | ||
| Haze (11,5º brix) |
Transm. 625 nm: 95% minimum | ||
| Turbidity (11,5º brix) |
< 5 NTU | ||
| Pectin | Negative | ||
| Starch | Negative | ||
| Sediment | None | ||
| Glucose/Fructose ratio | 0,5 maximum | ||
| Patulin | < 50 ppb | ||
| Heavy Metal | Natural fruit level |
STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND SHELF LIFE
The product shelf life changes depending on storage conditions:
- Apple juice concentrate kept at room temperature (20ºC) must be processed soon after delivery, or within a maximum period of 3 months
- Apple juice concentrate kept at temperature below 5ºC can be stored for a 12 months period
| Headquarters La Espuncia s/n, E-33300 Villaviciosa (Spain) Phone: +34 985 890100 Fax: +34 985 891654 e-mail: jestrada@vbyf.com |
 | Plant Ctra de Cariñena Km 2,7, E-50100 La Almunia - Zaragoza (Spain) Phon.: + 34 976 600203 Fax: + 34 976 600435 e-mail: ismael@covillasa.com |