Frozen Cut Okra

Sensory analysis

Color: uniform green

Texture: firm but tender

Taste: typical of okra

Flavor: typical for the product

       Specification:

L: 15-25mm

Microbiological and chemical characteristics

Total count :            ≤500000 / g

Coliform:                500/g

E. Coli :                absent/25g

Tolerances /10oz

Blemished and seriously blemished units           total 6 but no more than 2 seriously blemished

HEVM                                                            1pcs

Sand, Grit                                                       12units

Total defects                                                   12units

Badly cut (slight bias cut)                                 10%

size: L: 15-25mm          min. 80%

        L: >25mm    min. 10%

        L: <15mm    max.10%

Others 

          Shelf live:          24 month by –18 degrees celsius

          Freezing:           I.Q.F. –40 degrees Celsius