Product Specification

Item# 950371 (9880)

Nacho Sliced Jalapeño Peppers – #10 Can

Description:
Product is made from fresh Jalapeño peppers. The peppers are washed, cut into 5/16” slices and filled into
#10 cans. The cans are then topped with the specified brine, sealed and thermally processed to achieve a
commercially sterile product.
This product is Kosher (Orthodox) and Pareve.

Ingredients:
Jalapeño Peppers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Contains less than 2% of Calcium Chloride, Garlic
Powder

Characteristic: Limit:
1. pH * 3.2 – 3.8
2. % Salt * 2.0 − 4.0 %
3. Acidity 1.0 – 3.0 % (controlled by acceptable pH values)
4. Flavor Typical of Jalapeño. No off flavors or odors
5. Color Typical medium to olive green.
6. Scoville 1500 – 3000 shu (typical based on raw product sample)
7. Net weight 102 oz
8. Drained Weight 60 oz

Natural or unavoidable defects: (based on 1,000g. sample)

1. Orange/Red Peppers 4.0 % by weight

2. Damaged 20.0 % by weight
3. Calyx & Attached Stems 5.0 % by weight
4. Oblong 4.0 % by weight
5. Free Stems 4.0 count/1000g

~ * COA available upon request ~

Microbiological Limits: (limits based on FDA filed process)

6. Standard Plate Count 1,000 cfu/g

7. Yeast/Mold 10 cfu/g
8. Coliform Negative
9. E. Coli Negative

Product is packed in a 102oz. can with the customer’s label. The product should be stored at ambient
temperatures in a dry area. A shelf life of up to 2 years presupposes intact and unopened containers.

Product is packed and processed in conformance with all applicable FDA standards.

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