FruitSmart, Inc. Cucumber Fiber
FruitSmart, Inc. Cucumber Fiber is prepared by drying wholesome cucumber pomace. The dried material is then mechanically sifted to eliminate impurities, milled, and further screened to establish a finished product. This fiber is made from fruit pomace (skin and pulp), making it 100% upcycled and all natural. It is rich in natural fruit anthocyanins, fibers, and other healthy fruit compounds. It is a great natural addition to nutrition bars, cereals, and other baking applications. This product is processed, packaged, and shipped in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices and in compliance with the United States Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938, as amended.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder, Solid
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Functional Foods
Product Families
- Dietary Fiber
- Vegetable Products & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Fiber Source
- Ingredient Name
- Cucumber Fiber
- Labeling Claims
- Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived
- Kosher
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher, cGMP
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Ingredient
- Cucumber Fiber
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Totes (IBC)
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Vegetable Origin
- Food Ingredients Features
- Fiber Enrichment
- Low Calorie
- Mild
- Rich in Vitamins
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Fiber Source
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- cGMP
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Breakfast Cereals
- Nutritional Bars
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | max. 5 | % | Moisture Analyzer |
| Particle Size (Passing through 40 mesh screen) | 95 | % | U.S.A. Standard Testing Seive |
| Water Activity | max. 0.70 | — | Water Activity Meter |
Table 2 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | Negative | — | AOAC Method 991.14 |
| Aerobic Plate Count | max. 150,000 | cfu/g | AOAC Method 990.12 |
| Mold | max. 5,000 | cfu/g | AOAC Method 997.02 |
| Total Coliform | max. 10 | cfu/g | AOAC Method 991.14 |
| Yeast | max. 5,000 | cfu/g | AOAC Method 997.02 |
