IQF Frozen Premium Papaya

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & PROCESS

AGOYMSA™ IQF Frozen Papaya Dices are prepared from sound, mature, fresh red/orange papaya fruits (Carica papaya L.). The fruits undergo rigorous cleaning, sanitization, mechanical peeling, deseeding, and precise dicing. The product is Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) in a freezing tunnel at temperatures below −35 °C until reaching a core temperature of −18 °C or lower. The final product is 100% natural, free-flowing, non-GMO, and free from added sugars, artificial colors, flavors, or chemical preservatives.

2. ORGANOLEPTIC & PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION STANDARD

Appearance / Cut Free-flowing diced cubes (10 mm × 10 mm or 15 mm × 15 mm) without excessive ice clumping.

Color Uniform vibrant reddish-orange to deep papaya yellow, characteristic of fresh ripe papaya.

Flavor & Aroma Typical sweet tropical papaya flavor and aroma; free from ferment, off-flavors, or foreign odors.

Texture Firm and cohesive before defrosting; soft and tender after thawing.

Defect Tolerance Blemishes/Skin/Seeds: < 1% by weight. Major physical defects: Nil.

3. PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS

PARAMETER TARGET VALUE / RANGE METHOD

Soluble Solids (°Brix) 8.0 °Bx − 12.0 °Bx Refractometer at 20 °C

pH Level 4.50 − 5.40 pH Meter at 20 °C

Titratable Acidity 0.10 % − 0.25 % (as Citric Acid) Titrimetric Method

Additives & Preservatives 100% Pure Papaya — None Added Visual / Analytical

Foreign Material Absence of metal, glass, plastic, or foreign matter

Inline Metal Detector

4. MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS

MICROBIOLOGICAL TEST MAXIMUM LIMIT (CFU / G)

Total Plate Count (TPC) < 40,000 CFU/g

Yeast and Mold Count < 1,000 CFU/g

Total Coliforms < 100 CFU/g

Escherichia coli Absent / g (< 10 CFU/g)

Salmonella spp. Absent in 25 g

Listeria monocytogenes Absent in 25 g

5. PACKAGING, STORAGE & LOGISTICS

Primary Packaging: 10 kg blue food-grade Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) bag, hermetically sealed.

Secondary Packaging: 5-ply heavy-duty corrugated export box (Net weight: 10.0 kg).

Storage Conditions: Store continuously in deep freeze at or below −18 °C (0 °F). Maintain cold chain throughout transit.

Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacturing date under proper frozen storage conditions.

Container Loading: Approx. 2,000 to 2,200 cartons per 40 ft High Cube Reefer Container (~20-22 MT).

6. USAGE & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Ideal for industrial food processors, beverage manufacturers, smoothies, bakery toppings, dairy desserts, and retail food service. Thaw under refrigerated conditions (2 °C − 5 °C) for 6–8 hours prior to processing, or use directly from frozen state in blending/processing operations. Do not refreeze once thawed.