Overview
IQF alphonso mango dice/slices are produced from fresh, sorted, and ripened Alphonso mangoes cultivated naturally. ABC Fruits offer the best standard alphonso mango in the form of frozen alphonso mango slices/dice. Alphonso variety is the expensive variety of mango. It is grown in western India. Alphonso mangoes are widely cultivated in Karnataka. It is predominantly grown in the Konkan region of western India. The alphonso mango is a seasonal fruit available from April- June.
The processed IQF Alphonso mango are available throughout the year. The alphonso mango has a higher brix level. It is creamy, delicate, non-fibrous and has a juicy pulp. Alphonso mango has become an important ingredient in the beverage industry due to the above characteristics. Alphonso mangoes are known for their sweetness and distinctive mango flavour. It is used as an Alphonso mango pulp and Alphonso mango chunks in the food processing industry because of its flavour, and quality. IQF Alphonso mango is used in a variety of applications that includes culinary and beverage industries. IQF alphonso mango slices or dice are used to make mango milkshakes, mango smoothies, ice cream or as a dessert toppings.
Frozen Alphonso mango dice/slice specification
| Parameter Group | Range Value |
|---|---|
| PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL | |
| Refractometric Brix at 20°C | 13 – 16 |
| Acidity (% as CA) | 0.50 – 0.65 |
| pH As Natural | Observed range <4.2 |
Quality Description Process/ Raw material | Individually Quick Frozen alphonso mango dice are derived from sound and matured Alphonso variety, GMO-free. Slices are hand-made from ripened fruit. Slices passed through the Blast Freezer at -18 degrees C, inspected, packed & passed through a metal detector. Overall, the processing is done by maintaining strictly hygienic conditions throughout the processing line. |
| Composition / Ingredient | Alphonso Mango 100% |
| MICROBIOLOGICAL | |
| Total Plate Count CFU / ml | <1000 CFU/gm |
| Yeast & Mould Count CFU / ml | <1000 CFU/gm |
| Coliform Count Per ml | <100 per gm |
| E. Coli | Absent per gm |
| ORGANOLEPTIC | |
| Product sizes | IQF Alphonso mango slices of sizes (60×40)mm are made from fresh Alphonso mango slices. IQF Alphonso mango dice size is oblong; not every dice will be the same size. Due to the geometry of the fruit, 70-75% will have two sides of the required size, while 25% will be of irregular shape. |
| Flavour | Typical of semi-ripe Totapuri mango without any off flavour |
| Taste | Characteristics of semi-ripe Alphonso mango fruit |
Appearance Colour | Homogenous puree & free of any foreign matter Light to Bright yellow |
| PACKING |
|---|
| 10 kg bulk pack in food grade LDPE bags packed in 5-Ply corrugated cartons. Up to 2300 cartons |
| CONTAINER LOADING |
| 23 MT Net can be loaded per FCL. |
| STORAGE |
| IQF Alphonso mango dice/chunks/slices should be dry and deep-frozen at min –18°C |
| SHELF – LIFE |
| Best before 24 months from the date of manufacturing at –18°C |
Frozen alphonso mango dice/slices manufacturing process
Frozen alphonso mango slices are derived from mature, ripe, and fresh alphonso mango fruits. The mangoes are procured and sorted based on colour, size, and maturity. The manufacturing process of IQF alphonso mango dice begins with washing. The washing removes the dust, sediments, and other impurities on the mango peel. The washed fruits are passed through the conveyor belt, and the skin is peeled manually. The fruits are cut into slices of a specific size (60 x 40 mm). The sliced mangoes are fed into the dicer. The dicer is adjusted as per the required output. (20x25mm). The diced mangoes are then passed through the blast freezer at -30 degrees Celsius to -40 degrees Celsius. The diced mangoes are subjected to quality inspection in the conveyor to remove foreign particles. The frozen alphonso mango dice are passed on to the vibrator equipped with 10mm mesh to remove the dice lesser or greater than 10mm. The vertical airflow technology is used to secure an even airflow distribution that produces uniform freeze. Eventually, the product is packed in 10kg food-grade LDPE bags in 5-ply corrugated cartons. The cartons are passed through the metal detector to eliminate foreign particles. The frozen alphonso mango dice are stored in the cold storage room where the temperature is maintained at -18 degrees celsius.
Usage of IQF alphonso mango dices
IQF alphonso mango dices are used in a variety of applications that include culinary purposes. Since the IQF products are free from chemical preservatives, flavour, and colour it is preferred in most of the food processing industries.
- Beverages: Juices, Drinks, Nectars, Cocktails, Milkshakes
- Dairy: Ice cream, Yoghurts, fruit bars, puddings, desserts and toppings.
- Baby Food: Cereals, fruit drinks, and health drinks.
- Confectionery: Sweets, candies, jellies
- Other processed Foods: Jams, Squash, Fruit Cheese.
Seasons
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
MAY- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC
