Appearance
Fine powder, bright white cream characteristic color.
Aroma
Characteristic to tamarind juice.
Flavor
Characteristic to fresh juice.
| Physical and chemical information |
pH (solution 5% at 25ºC) |
3.5-4.1 |
| % humidity |
less 6% |
Titleable acidity
(citric solution 5%) |
0.12-0.18% |
| PTotal fruit solids |
26-30% |
Particle size:
Mesh nº 20 |
0% retention |
Particle size:
Mesh nº60 |
10% max retention |
| Bacteriological analysis |
Plaque count |
Less 10.000 cfu/gr. |
| MPN total coliforms |
Less 10/gr |
| MPN fecal coliforms |
Less 3/gr |
| Molds and yeast |
Less 1.000 cfu/gr. |
| E. Coli |
Negative |
| Salmonella |
Absent in 25gr. |
RESOLUTION 7992 DE 1991
MINISTERIO DE SALUD,
NTC 404 ICONTEC |
