Product: Passion Fruit Puree

Passion fruit puree is a staple ingredient that we offer in 20kg aseptic bags-in-boxes (other packaging options such as aseptic drums are available upon request). Passion fruit, a tropical fruit that is widely known for its sweet and tangy flavour, is a rich source of vital nutrients, such as fibre, vitamin C, and antioxidants. It has been shown to improve heart health, support healthy blood sugar levels, and aid in weight management. Our passion fruit puree has a deep yellow-orange hue, is turbid, and has a rich and aromatic flavour and fragrance that are characteristic of ripe passion fruit.

This versatile puree is perfect for use in a variety of food applications such as pastries, cakes, ice creams, jams, and sauces. We at Gerald McDonald are committed to sourcing and supplying high-quality ingredients, including our passion fruit puree since 1917. We blend, grind, or mill our ingredients to meet our customers' specific requirements. Our ingredients' quality is guaranteed, and we are happy to provide complete information on how and where we source them.

We are the largest independent juice supplier and blender in the UK, with BRC certification, supplying ingredients to the food, drink, flavour, and fragrance industries. We have various certifications, including BRC, Kosher Certificates for Juices and Spices, Halal Juice Certificate, and Organic Certificate. Our purpose-built blending facilities and warehouses are located in Basildon, England, providing us easy access to the UK ports of Felixstowe, Tilbury, and the London Gateway. We can process, blend, store, and deliver juices, concentrates, herbs, spices, and essential oils to customers in the UK and worldwide.

Our computer-controlled facility allows us to produce customized blends of concentrates and purees, along with other dry or liquid components such as flavors, colors, 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). We also have a dedicated station for cleaning returned IBCs.

Our worldwide supplier network allows us to offer a wide variety of products, including new and novel ingredients that are sourced constantly. We hold and supply a range of stock within one product area, offering clients access to both premium and high-volume options. We also offer organic and Fairtrade ingredients. 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 our ingredients are from audited and GFSI-approved suppliers, and we can assist with any specific origin requirements you may have.

Our packaging options include aseptic bags and drums, which can be customized to suit your needs. At Gerald McDonald, we are committed to providing quality passion fruit puree, which is why we are the best choice for your ingredient needs. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and how we can help.


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.
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