Organic IQF Diced Celery - (3/8 Inch Cut)
Only certified organic celery shall be used. Celery shall be clean, sound and practically free from grit, leaves and other foreign material. Celery shall meet all requirements of USDA Standard for Grades of Frozen Celery.Product has been washed, sorted, blanched to ensure a negative peroxidase and individually quick frozen. This product is manufactured as an ingredient and is not considered ready to eat. Further processing is recommended.
Certifications
Gluten Free
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Yes
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Kosher
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NO
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Non-GMO
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Yes
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Organic
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USDA NOP
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Organic Certifier
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Certified Organic by Midwest Organic Services Association
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Microbiological Properties
Coliform
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< 100 cfu/g
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E. coli
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< 10 cfu/g
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Peroxidase
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Negative
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Reserve
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Above microbiological values indicate target results but do not constitute a guarantee from our laboratory for specific parcels.
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Standard Plate Count
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< 100,000 cfu/g
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Nutritional Information
Calcium (mg)
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40
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Calories (kcal)
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16
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Cholesterol (mg)
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0
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Dietary Fiber (g)
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1.6
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Iron (mg)
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0.20
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Potassium (mg)
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260
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Protein (g)
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0.69
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Saturated Fat (g)
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0.042
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Sodium (mg)
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80
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Total Carbohydrate (g)
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2.97
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Total Fat (g)
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0.17
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Total Sugars (g)
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1.34
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Trans Fat (g)
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0
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Vitamin D (mcg)
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0
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Properties
Color
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bright green to near white
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Diced
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3/8 inch
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General Characteristics
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Bright green to near white, fresh, firm and uniform in texture, typical of celery, free from off flavors and odors.
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Ingredients
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Organic Celery
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Storage & Packaging
Case Size
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50 lb
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Packaging
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Packaging must protect the sensory and quality characteristics of the product from bacteriological and other contamination and moisture loss. Packaging materials shall not passon to the product any odor, flavor, or other foreign characteristics.
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Shelf Life
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24 months at 0° F or up to 36 months when stored at -10° F
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Shipping & Storage
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The product shall be shipped in transportation equipment that has been thoroughly cleaned to prevent any possible contamination of product or its containers.Product shall be shipped and stored at -10° F or below
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