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California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	52+ TPS	50 TPS	N/A
NTSS	31.0% NTSS	30.0% NTSS	32.0 % NTSS
pH	4.2	4.0	4.5
Total Acidity	2.2%	1.8%	2.6%
Bostwick	6.0 cm	4.5 cm	8.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20%	N/A	40%

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Plastic drum weight	561 +/- 5 lbs	532 +/- 5 lbs
Wooden bin weight	3,150 +/- 10 lbs	2,900 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	2.3 a/b	2.1 a/b	2.5 a/b
NTSS	37.0% NTSS	36.5% NTSS	37.5 % NTSS
pH	4.2	4.0	4.5
Total Acidity	1.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Bostwick	6.0 cm	4.4 cm	8.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20	N/A	40

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Plastic drum weight	571 +/- 5 lbs	540 +/- 5 lbs
Wooden bin weight	3,190 +/- 10 lbs	2,940 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	48+ TPS	45 TPS	N/A
NTSS	26.0% NTSS	25.0% NTSS	27.0 % NTSS
pH	4.4	4.1	4.5
Total Acidity	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%
Bostwick	1.9 cm	0.5 cm	4.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20%	N/A	40%

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Wooden bin weight	3,105 +/- 10 lbs	2,855 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	48+ TPS	45 TPS	N/A
NTSS	28.0% NTSS	27.0% NTSS	29.0 % NTSS
pH	4.3	4.1	4.5
Total Acidity	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%
Bostwick	2.4 cm	0.0 cm	5.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20	N/A	40

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Wooden bin weight	3,130 +/- 10 lbs	2,880 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	48+ TPS	45 TPS	N/A
NTSS	28.0% NTSS	27.0% NTSS	29.0 % NTSS
pH	4.3	4.1	4.5
Total Acidity	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%
Bostwick	2.4 cm	0.0 cm	5.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20	N/A	40

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Wooden bin weight	3,130 +/- 10 lbs	2,880 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	48+ TPS	45 TPS	N/A
NTSS	31.0% NTSS	30.0% NTSS	32.0 % NTSS
pH	4.4	4.1	4.5
Total Acidity	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%
Bostwick	5.0 cm	3.0 cm	7.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20	N/A	40

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Plastic drum weight	561 +/- 5 lbs	532 +/- 5 lbs
Wooden bin weight	3,155 +/- 10 lbs	2,905 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

California tomato paste is produced, following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices, from red ripe fruit that conforms to the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act. Our tomato paste shall meet the standards set forth by FDA, the USDA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The product is allergen and GMO free.

Typical Specifications

Chemical and Physical	Target	Minimum	Maximum
Color	48+ TPS	45 TPS	N/A
NTSS	31.0% NTSS	30.0% NTSS	32.0 % NTSS
pH	4.4	4.1	4.5
Total Acidity	1.8%	1.4%	2.2%
Bostwick	3.5 cm	2.5 cm	6.0 cm
Howard Mold Count	< 20	N/A	40

Product Sterility – All products shall be commercially sterile as defined in 21 CFR 113.3

Flavor and Aroma – Typical tomato flavor, free from scorched, bitter green tomato, or other off flavors or odors.

 

Packaging	Gross	Net
Plastic drum weight	561 +/- 5 lbs	532 +/- 5 lbs
Wooden bin weight	3,155 +/- 10 lbs	2,905 +/- 10 lbs

Kosher Certification
Product is processed under the supervision of Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union and is certified kosher pareve and suitable for Passover When bearing the OU symbol

For further information contact Joseph Christovao (212) 233-0412. Email jchristovao@mercantum.com

Mango puree is processed from the highest quality mango puree grade fruit available, The incoming raw material is inspected,
sortedand analyzed prior to processing. Each processed lot is guaranteed to be manufactured in accordance with USDA, FDA,
and international regulatory requirements. Each lot is tested and will eet the following specifications:

Brix	16.0 to 20.0
pH	3.5 to 4.6
Acidity	Products is not acidulated
Color	Golden Orange with no browning
Flavor	Fresh, clean, typical of fresh mango.
Total	Plate 1000 cfu/g
Yeast	500 cfu/g
Mold	500 cfu/g
E.Coli	None Detectd
Storage	-10 degree F or less