Concentrated crushed tomatoes produced at The Morning Star Packing Company shall be processed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. The raw material shall conform in every respect to the provisions set forth under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and meet the standards established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
| Measure | Specifications | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Tomato Soluble Solids | 26.0 ± 1.0%NTSS 28.0 ± 1.0%NTSS | Per customer requirements. |
| Consistency (Bostwick) | ≤ 5.0 cm | Measured at 12.0°Brix for 30 seconds at 20.0°C. |
| pH | 4.30 ± 0.30 | |
| Color (USDA Score) | Minimum 45.00 | Measured at 8.5°Brix using C2 Illuminant. |
Typically .078–.090
Small lengths of rolled peel, some seed pieces and occasional whole seeds.
Typically .090–.125
Long lengths of peel (some > 3/8”), numerous whole seeds, and some pulp.
Typically .156–.250
Most of the tomato. Large pieces of peel (some > ½”), abundance of whole seeds, and chunks of pulp.
Meets CFR Title 21 requirements for commercial sterility.
Howard Mold Count ≤ 40 % | Measured at 8.5°Brix.
The product is to be kept from freezing and not stored at temperatures above 110 F.
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