DRIED APRICOTS

Product Specification: Dried Apricots

General Information
  • Product Name: Dried Apricots
  • Origin: Uzbekistan
  • Harvest Season: Typically harvested in late summer or early autumn
Physical Characteristics
  • Appearance: Orange, wrinkled or pitted
  • Size: Varies, but generally small to medium
  • Texture: Soft and chewy
Organoleptic Properties
  • Taste: Sweet
  • Odor: Typical of dried apricots
  • Color: Orange
Chemical and Nutritional Information
  • Moisture: 22-24%
  • Aflatoxin B1: Absent
  • Sulfur Dioxide (SO2): 1800 ppm (maximum 2000 ppm)
  • Total Soluble Solids (TSS): 23%
  • Residual Pesticides: Absent
  • GMO: Absent, product does not contain GMO
  • Allergen: Non-allergen
Microbiological Properties
  • Mold: <100/g
  • Yeast: <100/g
  • Coliforms: <10/g
  • Salmonella: Negative in 25g
  • Heavy Metals:
  • Cadmium: <0.03 mg/kg
  • Mercury: <0.01 mg/kg
  • Arsenic: <0.02 mg/kg
  • Ochratoxin: 0.002 max
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
  • Dried apricots are a popular dried fruit known for their sweet taste and nutritional value.
  • Uzbek dried apricots are known for their high quality and distinctive flavor.
  • This specification provides guidelines for the quality and safety of dried apricots produced in Uzbekistan.