Papaya concentrate is extracted from red papayas, a luscious tropical fruit that originated from southern Mexico, Northern America and Central America. Red papaya concentrate manufacturers are located in papaya growing regions. Red papaya is predominantly cultivated in Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala. Red papaya concentrate manufacturers in India are mostly located in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Now, Papayas are grown in all tropical regions. India is the largest producer of Papayas and contributes to 45% of the world’s production.
Red Papaya Concentrate Specification
| Parameter Group | Range Value |
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| PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL | |
| Refractometric Brix @ 20 Degree Celcius | Minimum 25 |
| Acidity As % And. Citric Acid | 0.60 – 1.20 |
| pH As Natural | Max 4.40 |
| Consistency – Bostwick (20 ± 2°C ) | 3.0-10.0 (Cm/30sec) |
| Brix – Acid Ratio | 30-40 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.094 |
| Black Specks / 10 gm | Nil |
| Brown Specks / 10 gm | NMT 10 |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count cfu/ ml | <10 |
| Yeast & Mould Count cfu / ml | <10 |
| Coliform Count cfu / ml | Absent |
| E.Coli | Absent |
| ORGANOLEPTIC | |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red to Deep Red |
| Flavour & Aroma | Typical of ripe Red Papaya without any off flavour |
| Taste | Characteristics of ripe Red Papaya fruit |
| Free of Any Fermentation Or Any Other Off Taste. | |
| Appearance | Homogenous & free of any foreign matter |
| PACKING |
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| Red Papaya Concentrate is packed aseptically in pre-sterilized aseptic bags placed with poly liner in food-grade epoxy painted (inside) open-top MS drum. Product Net weight: 225 Kgs / Drum |
| CONTAINER LOADING |
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| 80 Drums Per 20’ Container ( With Pallet or Without pallet packing – optional). |
| STORAGE |
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| Red Papaya Concentrate should be stored at ambient temperature and not below 40C. Avoid exposure to higher temperatures and sunlight. |
| SHELF – LIFE |
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| Best before 24 months from the date of manufacturing |