Frozen Okra

Packaging & Weights are Negotiable

Definition:

Fresh Okra in maturation stage, prepared by:

Removing crown,thorough washing, thermal treatment(enough to deactivate oxidation enzymes) and then rapid frozen and packaged in good manufacturing practices according to Egyptian quality standards as well as codex alimentarius

Physical Characteristics:

Color

Characteristic of fresh okra

Free from freeze injury (brown spots)
Flavor Good and free of any strange flavors
Size:

Fine     less than 1.5 cm                              Allow 3-5% (Count)

Zero       Between 1.5 – 2.5 CM                    Allow 3-5% (Count)

Size 1     Between 2.5 – 3.5 CM                    Allow 3-5% (Count)

Size 2      Between 3.5 – 4.5 CM                   Allow 3-5% (Count)

Chemical Characteristics:

Color: Free from color additives
Pesticide Residual: According to codex alimentarius
Heavy Metal: Arsenic          not more than 0.1 PPM
Lead               not more than 0.2 PPM

Microbiology Characteristics:

Total Aerobic Plate Count: 100.000 cfu/gm
Yeast & Mold: 50 cfu/gm
Coliform: 100 cfu/gm
E.Coli: Negative

Packing & Storage:

Packing:

Packaged in polyethylene bags inside carton box packaging weighing 10 kg.

Or

Packaged in polyethylene bags inside plastic sack packaging weighing 35 kg.
Shelf Life: 18 months from production date.
Storage: Store at:                       -18 C
During Transportation:     -18 C