Red Onion Specification

 

FINISHED PRODUCT STANDARD – Red Onion NZ  powdered      

 

This specification represents our normal standard.  However, as part of an ongoing product development programme and in conjunction with customer requests we are happy to incorporate variations to satisfy specific requirements against firm, forward order.

 

 
  • Scientific name
  • Appearance

Allium cepa L

Soft light red
  • Colour

natural
  • Flavour

Fresh Red Onion – Raw (dried at <35c)
  • Texture

Milled to between – 1mm -6mm as per request
  • Acidity

Typically a pH of 9
  • Moisture

Typically < 5% moisture content
  • Sugar Content

No sugar added.
  • Water activity

0.2 – 0.3au
  • Bulk Density

12kg/20litre
  • Particle Density

-
  • Product Dimensions

Powder
  • Grower
  • GMO

NZ growers - Pukekohe

No Genetically Modified Ingredients are used in the manufacture of this product.
  • Allergens

Contains Whole Red Onion
  • Preservative

Nil. The product is microbiologically stable and can be stored for 25+ years at moisture free ambient temperature.
  • Pesticide Residue

Complies with NZ Standards
  • Foreign Matter

Nil
  • Microbiological

Complies with generally acceptable microbiological NZ standards. Lab reports available on request.

 

 

 

PACKAGING & SHIPPING

 

This product is packed in 1kg foil bags or 20 litre pails or 25kg barrier bags

 

Minimum Nett Weight

~1.kg or 11kg 20litre pail – 25kg in bag

Minimum Gross Weight

~1.05kg or 11.5kg

 

 

MOQ

 

 

 

1kg

 

This product shall be labelled with the Name of Product, Name of Supplier, Net weight and meets FSANZ Food Code labelling requirements.

 

STORAGE RECOMMENDATION

 

For retention of quality store at ambient conditions, in a cool and dry place, in the sealed pack.

 

In keeping with normal stock holding practice, rotate stock on first in / first out basis.

 

Driedfresh Limited accepts no liability if these storage conditions are not applied and/or product is beyond its “Best Before” date if stated.

 

GENERAL

Test results show – high levels of Quercetin and some level of Anthocyanin in the Red  ( 1314mg/100gram and 53.4mg/100 gram )

 

Stock available all year round

 

Samples are available upon buyer’s request before purchase.

 

PRICE

 

NZD POA per kg ex factory