Product Datasheet
STONE FRUIT-LOW RESPIRATION
September 2011
Product Datasheet
STONE FRUIT-LOW RESPIRATION
Intended Use: Flexible passive modified-atmosphere package developed for low respiration (LR) stone fruit, particularly export Angeleno plums, to be stored and transported in cold conditions to different market destinations.
Package Characteristics: Material Optical Brightness and Opacity Properties Food Grade
Combination of virgin polymers Transparent, slightly bright packages 1. Suitable for contact with food according to report No. 819 / 97 issued by INAL in accordance with MERCOSUR Legislation 2. Compliant with Regulation FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 3. Compliant with regulation 10/2011 of the European Union for plastic packages in contact with food 120° C depending on the operational conditions of each packaging facility
Initial sealing temperature
2
Package Properties Cause Reduces dehydration The reduction of O2 and the rise of the CO2 level in controlled quantities reduce the fruit metabolic rate Personalized printing Package sealing
3
Effect » Preserves the fruit freshness » Inhibits fruit decay extending its useful life » Slows down the growth and development of microorganims » Permits printing and positioning of the customer’s trademark » The package must be fully and correctly sealed in order to generate the desired atmosphere. San Jorge Packaging recommends heat sealing, which not only ensures an airtight seal, but also prevents package tampering.
2
Recommendations
The package is designed for the following intended use
Handling Varieties Pulp temperature when packaging Room temperature when packaging
Post-sealing temperature control Storage temperature Storage time
Values » Angeleno Plums » Up to 8° C » Ideally between 7° and 10° C » Optimum 0° C to avoid condensation » Maximum 14° C » The use of modified atmosphere must be associated with temperature control by rapid cooling down » 0° to 1° C » Depending on fruit firmness at packaging, up to 100 days at 0° C according to the fruit characteristics under strict temperature control, maintaining the cold chain.
Available formats for LOW-RESPIRATION STONE FRUIT Product Code
Product Description
Package Size (cm)W(F+OW+F)xL
Fruit Box Weight
Fruit Box Size (cm)(LxWxh)
40-625
Stone Fruit, Low Respiration, 9-10kg
80(15+50+15)x65
9-10 kg
50x30x15
Bulk
400
40-630
Stone Fruit, Low Respiration, 5-7 kg
72(12+48+12)x65
5-7 kg
40x30x14
Bulk/ Trays
400
40-629
Stone Fruit, Low Respiration, 10 kg
102(21+60+21)x75
10 kg
60x40x13
Clamshell
300
Type of Number of Units per Packaging Bag
W: Width / F: Fold / OW: Optical Width/ L: Length / h: Height
Observations » This package must only be used to contain low-respiration stone fruit according to the above-stated specifications. » Our packages are developed, tested and validated based on standardized ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) rules. » The modified-atmosphere technology keeps the initial condition of Angeleno plums, so export fruit with quality and condition problems will not look improved.
» Packaging, package handling and temperature control must be permanently checked during the entire process and meet the specific requirements of LR stone fruit.
Caution: » Do not perforate the package. » Do not break the cold chain (0° to 1° C); otherwise the bag must be opened immediately. » Do not use this bag for other fruit species or varieties. » Do not use modified-atmosphere packages in controlled atmosphere chambers or containers. » Store the flexible package under cover in a fresh and dry place.
Flexible Package Presentation
Modified Atmosphere
» Container bag printed in white letters with purple strips on the side, indicating that it is intended for LOW-RESPIRATION STONE FRUIT.
Product O2 CO2 H2O (Variable) C2H4+ Other VOCs Heat (Variable)
» The traceability of our products includes: Work Order, Printing Date, No. of Extruder and Printing Responsible Party.
heat
H2O
H2O
H2O
N2
N2
N2
O2
O2
O2
CO2 C2H4 + Other VOCs
CO2 C2H4
+ Other VOCs
Package
Air: O2 (20,9%) CO2 (0,03%) N2 (78,1%)
CO2 C2H4 + Other VOCs
Storage Chamber or Transportation Means
Based on Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. Third Edition. Adel A. Kader
» The package printing details are Logotype, Species, Kilograms and Type of Package (LR STONE FRUIT); Caution or Care Statement, Recycling Logos, Product Code, Development and Manufacturing and Webpage.
Disclaimer: San Jorge Packaging is not responsible for the inadequate performance of its package arising from fruit that fails to comply with export requirements, or is wrongly sealed or handled during packaging, storage and transportation, or whose packages are wrongly used or stored. Note: As the conditions of use and applicable laws may change from one place to the other and may be modified over time, each client is responsible for determining whether or not the products and information contained herein are appropriate for use, ensuring that the clients’ workplace and final disposal practices meet the applicable laws and other governmental regulations in each region.
F
» Sealing line
L
» FreshFresh logo » Bag Description » Caution Notice » Recycling Logos » Product Code
» Manufacturer / ISO / Webpage » Traceability
OW
heat
heat
ANY IMPLICIT MARKETING GUARANTEE OR SUITABILITY FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE IS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THROUGH THE GAS MEASUREMENT. Note: If the products are described as “experimental” or “under development”: (1) The product specifications will not be fully determined; (2) An analysis of risks and handling and use care will be required, and (3) there will be more possibilities that SJP may modify specifications and/or discontinue production. Note: Due to production process reasons, our packages may vary +/- 1 cm in height and +/- 0.5 cm in width.