:: PUMPKIN FLAKES TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Cucurvita Moschata pumpkin grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the pumpkin flakes is tan yellow. The puree made by reconstituting pumpkin flakes with water has the colour, odour and flavour of mashed cooked pumpkin.

PROCESSING:
Produced by ripening, peeling, pulping, blanching, sieving and sterilizing the pulp. then drum drying it wihtout any carriers or additivies.

INGREDIENTS:
Pumpkin only. Neither carriers nor additives used.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Color Hunter Lab L (parameter minimum) 60
Granulometry (pct. retained U.S. mesh 20) 15-30
Moisture (percent maximum) 4
Protein (percent) Approximately 9
Fat (percent) 1-2
Carbohydrates (percent) Approximately 75
Ash (percent) Approximately 1-2

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (maximum CFU/gram) 4500
Yeast & Moulds ( maximum CFU/ gram ) 100
Coliforms (CFU/gram) None detected
E. Coli (CFU/gram) None detected
Staphylococcus (CFU/gram) None detected
Salmonella (CFU/100 gr am) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Pumpkin Flakes are ideal for dry fruit preparations, cake mixes, etc. The flakes reconstituted 1:9 with water are used in the same traditional uses as cooked pumpkin. Suitable for vegetable preparations, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed original containers.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

PACKAGING:
1 x 12.72 Kg/28 lb bag-in-box. Gross wt. 14.22 kg/31.3 lb per box.
Carton dimensions 48 x 40 x 34 cm/18.9 x 15.7 x 13.4 in. (interior size)..

:: PUMPKIN ESSENCE - 1000 FOLD TROBANA®

Derived from the flesh of wilted fresh pumpkin of the species Cucurbita Moschata grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
Clear, colorless liquid with intense odor of fresh cooked pumpkin.

PROCESSING:
Produced by condensation of volatile components of freshly processed pumpkin products. The density is aproximately that of water and no solvents, processing aids or preservatives have been added. Pumpkin Essence 1000 fold is a pure, water base natural material.

ACTIVE COMPONENTS:
Characteristic esters, aldehydes, ketones and other components give strength and character to the pumpkin essence.

SOLUBILITY:
Soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol; not soluble in vegetable oils.

STABILITY:
Twelve months when stored at refrigerator temperatures (less than 45°F / 7°C) in absence of air and light in sealed containers. When refrigerated, an organic layer may separate. Allow essence to reach room temperature and mix thoroughly to solubilize prior to use. Do not freeze as this precipitates active ingredients irreversibly.

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Pumpkin Essence will produce a natural fresh pumpkin effect comprising the green and other notes of pumpkin, in applications where a water based aroma system is used to impart a pumpkin flavour, especially in refrigerated and frozen products. Its is also used in combination with pumpkin puree and other ingredients to enhance the pumpkin aroma of a product.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:

Start At 1% by weight and adjust up or down as desired.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified.

PACKAGING:
2 x 2.5 gal (20.8 lbs)/10 litres (10 kg) plastic jugs/carton.
Gross wt. 45 lbs/20.4 kg per carton. 27 cartons/pallet.
1 x 58 gal (484 lbs)/220 litres (220 kg) plastic drum. 4/pallet.
Gross wt. 507 lbs/230 kg each. (2,108 lbs/956 kg) per pallet.

:: PUMPKIN POWDER TROBANA®

Made from the flesh of Cucurvita Moschata pumpkin grown in Ecuador.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
The colour of the pumpkin powder is tan yellow. The puree made by reconstituting pumpkin powder with water has the colour, odour and flavour of mashed cooked pumpkin.

PROCESSING :
Produced by ripening, blanching, extracting, pulping, sieving and sterilizing the pulp. then drying it without any carriers or additivies, and milling it.

INGREDIENTS:
Pumpkin only. Neither carriers nor additives used.

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
Color Hunter Lab L (parameter minimum) 65
Granulometry (max. pct. retained U.S. mesh 60) 5
Moisture (percent). maximum 4
Protein (percent) Approximately 9
Fat (percent) 1-2
Carbohydrates (percent) Approximately 75
Ash (percent) Approximately 1-2

MICROBIOLOGY:
Aerobic Plate Count (maximum CFU/gram) 4500
Yeast & Moulds ( maximum CFU/ gram ) 100
Coliforms (CFU/gram) None detected
E. Coli (CFU/gram) None detected
Staphylococcus (CFU/gram) None detected
Salmonella (CFU/100 gram) None detected

APPLICATIONS:
Trobana® Pumpkin Powder is ideal for dry soups and other vegetable preparations, cake mixes, etc. The powder reconstituted with water is used in the same traditional uses as cooked pumpkin. Suitable for vegetable preparations, cakes, muffins, pies, bread, baby food and soft food diets.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:

Eighteen months, when stored at the recommended temperature (21°C /70°F) in sealed original containers.

CERTIFICATES:
Kosher and Halal Certificates available on request. Product is GMO complaint.
Plant is HACCP certified

PACKAGING:
1 x 16 Kg/35.3 lb bag-in-box. Gross wt. 17 kg/37.5 lb per box. Polyethylene bag.
1 x 18 kg/40 lb bag-in-box. Gross wt. 18.8 kg/41.5 lb per box.
Carton dimensions 22 x 22 x 57 cm/8.7 x 8.7 x 22.2 in. (interior size)..