PEAR JUICE CONCENTRATE
The harvest takes place between August and November, depending on varieties and sources. These months are the peak production period although Concentrados Villaviciosa S.A can supply pear juice concentrate all year around.
ANALITICAL SPECIFICATION
| Brix | 70º brix minimum | ||
| Acidity | 0,8 - 1,8% 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 máximo | ||
| Patulin | < 50 ppb | ||
| Heavy Metal | Natural fruit level |
STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND SHELF LIFE
The product shelf life changes depending on storage conditions:
- Pear juice concentrate kept at room temperature (20ºC)must be processed soon after delivery, or within a maximum period of 3 months
- Pear 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 |