Frozen Okra
Fresh Okra in mature stage is prepared by removing crown, washed well, thermally treated enough to deactivate oxidation enzymes & then quick freezed & packed in Good Manufactories Practices & hygiene conditions according to the Egyptian Standards No. (1702 - 2005).
Physical Characteristics: |
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Color: |
Characteristic of fresh Okra. |
Texture: |
Free from freeze injury (Brown Spots).
Free of damage, foreign, broken, insect cutting |
Flavor & Taste: |
Good & free of strange flavor |
Size: |
Extra: |
Less than 1.5cm Allow 5% (count) |
Zero: |
1.5 - < 2.5cm Allow 5% (count) |
Size 1: |
2.5 - < 3.5cm Allow 5% (count) |
Size 2: |
3.5 - < 4.5cm Allow 5% (count) |
Size 3: |
More than 4.5cm Allow 5% (count) |
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Chemical Characteristics: |
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Color: |
Free from Color Additives |
Pesticide Residual: |
According to Codex Alimentarius |
Heavy Metal: |
Arsenic: |
Not more than 0.1ppm |
Lead: |
Not more than 0.2ppm |
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Microbiology Characteristics: |
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Total Aerobic Plate Count: |
100.000 cfu/gm |
Yeast & Mould: |
50 cfu/gm |
Coliform: |
100 cfu/gm |
E.Coli: |
Negative |
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