Overview
IQF papaya dice are manufactured from fresh, mature, and finest papayas are procured directly from the farmers. Papaya is a tropical fruit that originated in Central America and Southern Mexico. Later it was brought to Asia by Spanish explorers. India is the largest producer of papaya In the world, followed by the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Later, papaya was used as value-added products, such as red papaya pulp, and now it is widely used in food processing industries. IQF papaya dice is one of the significant products of papaya. We offer frozen red papaya chunks manufactured by following stringent, rigorous hygiene practices and ensuring we deliver the best product to our customers. Having an excellent quality product, we have huge demand worldwide. Our product is renowned globally, and we are the renowned frozen papaya dice/chunks manufacturer in India.
IQF papaya dice/chunks specifications
| Parameter Group | Range Value |
|---|---|
| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL | |
| Refractometric Brix at 20 degrees Celsius | 7-9 |
| Acidity As % Anhydrous Citric Acid | 0.5 – 0.70 |
| pH As Natural | Max 4.40 |
| Consistency | Solid |
| Frozen papaya dice specification | Free Flowing frozen papaya dice of Sizes (10×10, 15×15, 20×20)mm. The Chunks are made from fresh/frozen slices of semi-ripe fruit vertically cut. Since the slices are oblong, not all Chunks will be uniform in shape/size. However, up to 85-90%will have two sides of the required size, and 10-15% will be of irregular shape due to the geometry of the Fruit. |
| Composition | Red papaya |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| Total plate count | <40000 (CFU/g) |
| Yeast & Mould Count | <1000(CFU/g) |
| Coliforms | <100 per gram |
| E. Coli | <10 per gram |
| ORGANOLEPTIC | |
| Colour | Red |
| Appearance | Typical of semi-ripe red papaya without any off-flavour. |
| Taste | Characteristics of semi-ripened papaya fruit. |
| Quality description/ process | Frozen red papaya dice are derived from matured and GMO-free pineapple fruits. Slices are hand-made from semi-ripened fruit. Slices/dice are passed through the Blast Freezer at -30 to -40 degrees Celsius, inspected, packed & passed through a metal detector. Overall, the processing is done by maintaining strict hygienic conditions throughout the processing line. |
| PACKING |
|---|
| IQF papaya dice/chunks are stored in food-grade PE bags and packed in a corrugated box. |
| CONTAINER LOADING |
| UP to 2300 cartons / 23MT can be loaded in a 40 feet container. |
| STORAGE |
| Frozen papaya dice /chunks should be stored in -18 degree Celsius. |
| SHELF – LIFE |
| Best before 24 months from the date of manufacturing if stored at 18 degrees Celsius. |
IQF Papaya dice/chunks manufacturing process
Once the papayas reach our factory, it is subjected to quality checks to remove rotten and damaged fruits. The papayas are passed through the conveyor belt, where secondary sorting is carried out. The fruits are washed with peracetic acid to remove the surface contaminants and are considered the most effective way to avoid microbial contamination. The fruits are again rinsed with fresh water. The tip and peel removal is carried out manually. The fruits are made into slices and again washed in peracetic acid. The papaya slices are pre-cooled and sent to the dicer. The dicer dices the papaya slices into dice of the required size. The papaya dice are passed to the IQF freezer, and the papaya dice are frozen at -18 degree Celsius to produce IQF papaya dice. The IQF papaya dice are passed through the vibrator conveyor for dewatering. Eventually, the product is passed through a metal detector and packed in LDPE bags in a 5-ply corrugated box. The product is stored in the cold storage room and maintained at a temperature of -18 degrees Celsius.
Usage of IQF papaya dice
IQF papaya dice are widely used in B2B and B2C segments. Since the frozen papaya dice are free from preservatives and chemicals it is extensively used in B2C applications.
- Fruit salad, Fruit prep
- Dairy: Yoghurts, Milkshakes and Ice cream.
- Other foods: Fruit jams, Jellies, squashes, and fruit bars.
- Bakery and confectionery: Toppings, cake fillings, tarts, and puddings.
- Baby foods: Mixed fruit juice, cereals, and puree.
Seasons
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