Material Data Sheet
Product: Fig Puree
- Product Group: Juices & Bases
- Category: Puree
- Type:
- Nature: Natural
Description
Fig puree is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of culinary applications. At Gerald McDonald, we offer high-quality fig puree in aseptic bags-in-boxes of 20kg (other packaging available upon request). Our puree is made from the finest, ripe figs to provide a sweet, rich, and distinctive flavor that is perfect for use in pastries, cakes, ice creams, sauces, and more.
Figs are a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, including fibre, potassium, calcium, and antioxidants. They are known to promote healthy digestion, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Our fig puree contains all the nutritional benefits of fresh figs, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious consumers.
As a trusted supplier of high-quality ingredients since 1917, we take pride in the quality of our products. At Gerald McDonald, we have various certifications, including BRC, Kosher, Halal, and Organic certificates, making us the largest independent juice supplier and blender in the UK. Our purpose-built blending facilities and warehouses are located in Basildon, England, giving us easy access to the UK ports of Felixstowe, Tilbury, and the London Gateway. We can deliver fig puree to customers in the UK and worldwide, with no minimum order quantity and short delivery times.
We use computer-controlled facilities to produce customized blends of concentrates and purees, along with other dry or liquid components such as flavours, colours, stabilizers, food acids, and gums. Our mixing tanks have capacities ranging from 1,000L to 26,000L, all with stirrers, are on load cells, and are made from 316-grade stainless steel. We maintain plant cleanliness and hygiene through fully automated CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sterilization in Place). Our dedicated station for cleaning returned IBCs ensures that our products remain free from contaminants.
Our new product development team works with clients throughout the supply process and can match, optimize, and scale blends depending on client requirements. We can undertake trial blending work for clients in our laboratory or factory, all at no additional charge. All our ingredients are from audited and GFSI-approved suppliers, and we can assist with any specific origin requirements you may have.
In summary, if you're looking for a reliable supplier of high-quality fig puree, look no further than Gerald McDonald. We offer superior quality, quick delivery, and excellent customer service. Contact us today to learn more about our fig puree and other products.
Glossary
Aseptic Concentrate
Concentrate is heated to destroy any micro-organisms and is then filled into large sterile bags under aseptic conditions and sealed. It does not need to be stored frozen for micro-biological reasons but prolonged storage at high temperatures leads to a reduction in product quality regarding the colour of red fruits.
Frozen Concentrate
This generally refers to the product, which is not sterile and is stored below -15°C in drums and below -7°C in bulk.
Pulp Sediment Concentrate
In cloudy juices, particularly citrus, cellular matter will sediment during storage. The amount of sedimentation can be quantified by centrifugation of the juice under standardised conditions and then reading the resulting volume of sediment.
Puree
All of the juice and a large proportion of the fibrous matter naturally found in the fruit are maintained. The insoluble matter is broken up to pass through a fine sieve to produce a smooth liquid thicker than the juice equivalent. Puree is available as both a concentrate and single strength.
Clarified
Juices can be clear or cloudy. Clarified juices are prepared usually by a combination of enzymatic pre-treatment followed by filtration of cloudy juices. These clarified juices tend to be less flavoursome than their cloudy counterparts due to the extra processing.
Cloudy/Peel Extract
Cloudy concentrates are specialised citrus products manufactured by extracting de-oiled peel and pulp residues with hot water with the addition of pectolytic enzymes. The filtered, extracted cloudy liquid is then pasteurized and concentrated to 50°Brix.
Comminute
Comminute is a whole fruit puree. All of the outer layers of the fruit are intentionally included generally by mechanically processing them to a pulp like consistency and incorporating them with juice. Only citrus fruits are comminuted. Comminutes cannot be consumed directly but are used in the formulation of drinks primarily in citrus squashes. Comminute is declared on the pack as a mix of fruit/juice content or just fruit content.
Compounds
A blend of juices, flavours, colours, acids, stabilisers – often made for ease of use at soft drink production sites.
Packaging
Customer specific packaging upon request.
Our packaging options include:
Aseptic bags
Drums
Jerry cans
1000L rigid plastic IBCs
1000L aseptic bins
Tankers
In collaboration with our NPD, we are able to produce exclusive fruit mixes based on customer requests.
Please contact us for technical specifications, samples and further information.
Our product lists are not exhaustive. If you are interested in a product that is not shown here, please contact us directly.
Contact Us for more information
Figs are a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, including fibre, potassium, calcium, and antioxidants. They are known to promote healthy digestion, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease. Our fig puree contains all the nutritional benefits of fresh figs, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious consumers.
As a trusted supplier of high-quality ingredients since 1917, we take pride in the quality of our products. At Gerald McDonald, we have various certifications, including BRC, Kosher, Halal, and Organic certificates, making us the largest independent juice supplier and blender in the UK. Our purpose-built blending facilities and warehouses are located in Basildon, England, giving us easy access to the UK ports of Felixstowe, Tilbury, and the London Gateway. We can deliver fig puree to customers in the UK and worldwide, with no minimum order quantity and short delivery times.
We use computer-controlled facilities to produce customized blends of concentrates and purees, along with other dry or liquid components such as flavours, colours, stabilizers, food acids, and gums. Our mixing tanks have capacities ranging from 1,000L to 26,000L, all with stirrers, are on load cells, and are made from 316-grade stainless steel. We maintain plant cleanliness and hygiene through fully automated CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sterilization in Place). Our dedicated station for cleaning returned IBCs ensures that our products remain free from contaminants.
Our new product development team works with clients throughout the supply process and can match, optimize, and scale blends depending on client requirements. We can undertake trial blending work for clients in our laboratory or factory, all at no additional charge. All our ingredients are from audited and GFSI-approved suppliers, and we can assist with any specific origin requirements you may have.
In summary, if you're looking for a reliable supplier of high-quality fig puree, look no further than Gerald McDonald. We offer superior quality, quick delivery, and excellent customer service. Contact us today to learn more about our fig puree and other products.
Glossary
Aseptic Concentrate
Concentrate is heated to destroy any micro-organisms and is then filled into large sterile bags under aseptic conditions and sealed. It does not need to be stored frozen for micro-biological reasons but prolonged storage at high temperatures leads to a reduction in product quality regarding the colour of red fruits.
Frozen Concentrate
This generally refers to the product, which is not sterile and is stored below -15°C in drums and below -7°C in bulk.
Pulp Sediment Concentrate
In cloudy juices, particularly citrus, cellular matter will sediment during storage. The amount of sedimentation can be quantified by centrifugation of the juice under standardised conditions and then reading the resulting volume of sediment.
Puree
All of the juice and a large proportion of the fibrous matter naturally found in the fruit are maintained. The insoluble matter is broken up to pass through a fine sieve to produce a smooth liquid thicker than the juice equivalent. Puree is available as both a concentrate and single strength.
Clarified
Juices can be clear or cloudy. Clarified juices are prepared usually by a combination of enzymatic pre-treatment followed by filtration of cloudy juices. These clarified juices tend to be less flavoursome than their cloudy counterparts due to the extra processing.
Cloudy/Peel Extract
Cloudy concentrates are specialised citrus products manufactured by extracting de-oiled peel and pulp residues with hot water with the addition of pectolytic enzymes. The filtered, extracted cloudy liquid is then pasteurized and concentrated to 50°Brix.
Comminute
Comminute is a whole fruit puree. All of the outer layers of the fruit are intentionally included generally by mechanically processing them to a pulp like consistency and incorporating them with juice. Only citrus fruits are comminuted. Comminutes cannot be consumed directly but are used in the formulation of drinks primarily in citrus squashes. Comminute is declared on the pack as a mix of fruit/juice content or just fruit content.
Compounds
A blend of juices, flavours, colours, acids, stabilisers – often made for ease of use at soft drink production sites.
Packaging
Customer specific packaging upon request.
Our packaging options include:
Aseptic bags
Drums
Jerry cans
1000L rigid plastic IBCs
1000L aseptic bins
Tankers
In collaboration with our NPD, we are able to produce exclusive fruit mixes based on customer requests.
Please contact us for technical specifications, samples and further information.
Our product lists are not exhaustive. If you are interested in a product that is not shown here, please contact us directly.