Variety: Red Paluma
Scientific Name: Psidium guayava

1. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Appearance: Viscous liquid
Color: Red
Flavor: Own
Aroma: Own

2. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Brix (Corrected): 7,00 to 9,00
Acidity (Citric Acid% w /w ): 0,40 to 0,60
Ratio (Brix/Acidity): 11,00 to 23,00
Pulp (% v / v): 85,00 to 100,00
Flavor: 37 to 38
Defect: 19 to 20
Vit C (mg/100 ml): Min. 25,00 to 60,00
Viscosity (cps.): 6900 – 11000

3. MICROBIOLOGY

Total Count (cfu / g) max: 1000
Count Moulds / Yeast Count (cfu / g) max: 100
Coliforms - Absent

4. STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE

Storage: -12ºC to -18ºC
Shelf Life: 24 months