Flavoring Agent:Orange pulp, due to its natural aroma, is used as a flavoring agent in products like fruit beverages, dairy products, bakery items, ice creams, soft drinks, jams, and syrups.
Mouth feel and Appearance:It can be added back to juice and juice drinks to enhance mouth feel and give a natural appearance.
Confectionery and Bakery:Orange pulp can be used as a source of natural pigments and flavors in confectionery and bakery products.
Ingredient in Ready Meals:Orange pulp cells are suitable for use in ready meals.
Pectin Source: It's a source of pectin, a soluble fiber that acts as a thickener or stabilizer in jams, desserts, soups, and drinks.
Animal Feed:Dried orange pulp can be used as a source of dietary fiber and antioxidants in animal feed
| Sr.No | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | Bright Orange Colour Viscous pulp fibers |
| 2 | Taste | Characteristic Ripe Orange taste, sour and sweet without bitterness |
| 3 | Odor | Characteristic Orange flavour, no off smell, burnt / caramelized smell |
| 4 | Brix (by Refractometer @ 20°C Uncorrected for Acidity) | 9 to 10° Brix |
| 5 | Titratable Acidity as citric acid (%) | 0.60 to 1.0 |
| 6 | Brix Acid Ratio | 12 - 16 BAR |
| 7 | pH | 2.80 to 4.50 |
| 8 | Color (CN) | Min. 40 |
| 9 | Total Plate Count | <1000 cfu/ml |
| 10 | Total Acidophilic Count | <1000 cfu/ml |
| 11 | Yeast and Mold | <100 cfu/ml |
| 12 | Total Coliform | <10 cfu/ml |