PRUNES

Product Specification: Prunes (Uzbekistan)

General Information
  • Product Name: Prunes
  • Origin: Uzbekistan
  • Harvest Season: Typically harvested in late summer or early autumn
Physical Characteristics
  • Appearance: Dark blue to black, wrinkled or pitted
  • Size: Varies, but generally small to medium
  • Texture: Soft and chewy
Organoleptic Properties
  • Taste: Sweet and sour
  • Odor: Typical of prunes
  • Color: Dark blue to black
Chemical and Nutritional Information
  • Moisture: Maximum 24%
  • Aflatoxin B1: Absent or less than 4 ppb total with 2 ppb B1 maximum
  • Preservative: E202 (400 ppm maximum)
  • Residual Pesticides: Absent or within EC1881/2006 MRL
  • Ochratoxin: Absent or less than 4 ppb total with 2 ppb B1 maximum
  • GMO: Absent, product does not contain GMO
Microbiological Properties
  • Mold: Maximum 10,000 cfu/g
  • Yeast: Maximum 1,000 cfu/g
  • Coliforms: Maximum 500 cfu/g
  • Salmonella: Negative in 25g
  • Heavy Metals:
  • Cadmium: Maximum 0.03 mg/kg
  • Mercury: Maximum 0.01 mg/kg
  • Arsenic: Maximum 0.02 mg/kg
Packaging
  • Packaging Material: Corrugated box with a polyethylene liner
  • Net Weight: 10 kg or 12 kg
  • Packaging Condition: Clean, dry, and hermetically sealed without mechanical damage
Pallet
  • Material: Wooden pallets
  • Condition: Clean, without mechanical damage and protruding nails
  • Wrapping: Wrapped with stretch film
Storage
  • Temperature: +0° to +5°C
  • Shelf Life: 12 months when stored properly
Certifications and Compliance
  • Quality Standard: Adheres to applicable food safety standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 22000, HACCP)
  • Organic Certification: May be organic certified if applicable
Additional Notes
  • Prunes are dried plums that have been naturally dehydrated.
  • Uzbek prunes are known for their high quality and distinctive flavor.
  • This specification provides guidelines for the quality and safety of prunes produced in Uzbekistan.