Product Datasheet

STONE FRUIT-LOW RESPIRATION

September 2011

Intended Use:

Flexible passive modified-atmosphere package developed for low respiration (LR) stone fruit, particularly export Angeleno plums, to be stored and transported in cold conditions to different market destinations.

Package Characteristics:Material

Optical Brightness and Opacity Properties

Food Grade

Initial sealing temperature

Combination of virgin polymers Transparent, slightly bright packages

1. Suitable for contact with food according to report No. 819 / 97 issued by INAL in accordance with MERCOSUR Legislation2. Compliant with Regulation FDA 21 CFR 177.15203. Compliant with regulation 10/2011 of the European Union for plastic packages in contact with food120° C depending on the operational conditions of each packaging facility

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CauseReduces dehydration

The reduction of O2 and the rise of the CO2 level in controlled quantities

reduce the fruit metabolic ratePersonalized printing

Package sealing

Effect» Preserves the fruit freshness » Inhibits fruit decay extending its useful life» Slows down the growth and development of microorganims

» Permits printing and positioning of the customer’s trademark» The package must be fully and correctly sealed in order to generate the desired atmosphere. San Jorge Packaging recommends heat sealing, which not only ensures an airtight seal, but also prevents package tampering.

Package Properties

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Product Datasheet

STONE FRUIT-LOW RESPIRATION

RecommendationsThe package is designed for the following intended use

HandlingVarieties

Pulp temperature when packaging Room temperature when packaging

Post-sealing temperature control

Storage temperatureStorage time

Values» Angeleno Plums» Up to 8° C» Ideally between 7° and 10° C» Optimum 0° C to avoid condensation» Maximum 14° C» The use of modified atmosphere must be associated with temperature control by rapid cooling down » 0° to 1° C» Depending on fruit firmness at packaging, up to 100 days at 0° C according to the fruit characteristics under strict temperature control, maintaining the cold chain.

Available formats for LOW-RESPIRATION STONE FRUIT

ProductCode

40-625

40-630

40-629

Product Description

Stone Fruit, Low Respiration, 9-10kg

Stone Fruit, Low Respiration, 5-7 kg

Stone Fruit, Low Respiration, 10 kg

Package Size(cm)W(F+OW+F)xL

80(15+50+15)x65

72(12+48+12)x65

102(21+60+21)x75

Fruit BoxWeight

9-10 kg

5-7 kg

10 kg

Fruit Box Size(cm)(LxWxh)

50x30x15

40x30x14

60x40x13

Type of Packaging

Bulk

Bulk/ Trays

Clamshell

Number of Units per Bag

400

400

300

W: Width / F: Fold / OW: Optical Width/ L: Length / h: Height

Observations

This package must only be used to contain low-respiration stone fruit according to the above-stated specifications.

Our packages are developed, tested and validated based on standardized ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials) rules.

The modified-atmosphere technology keeps the initial condition of Angeleno plums, so export fruit with quality and condition problems will not look improved.

Packaging, package handling and temperature control must be permanently checked during the entire process and meet the specific requirements of LR stone fruit.

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» FreshFresh logo

» Bag Description

» Caution Notice

» Recycling Logos

» Product Code» Manufacturer / ISO / Webpage» Traceability

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Based on Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops. Third Edition. Adel A. Kader

Storage Chamber or Transportation Means

heatModifiedAtmosphere

Package

C2H

4+ Other

VOCs

CO2

N2

O2

H2O

heat

CO2

N2

O2

H2O

C2H4+Other VOCs

Heat (Variable)

CO2

O2

H2O (Variable)

Air:O

2 (20,9%)

CO2 (0,03%)

N2 (78,1%)

Product

C2H

4+ OtherVOCs

heat

CO2

N2

O2

H2O

C2H

4 + Other VOCs

Disclaimer: San Jorge Packaging is not responsible for the inadequate performance of its package arising from fruit that fails to comply with export requirements, or is wrongly sealed or handled during packaging, storage and transportation, or whose packages are wrongly used or stored.

Note: As the conditions of use and applicable laws may change from one place to the other and may be modified over time, each client is responsible for determining whether or not the products and informa-tion contained herein are appropriate for use, ensuring that the clients’ workplace and final disposal practices meet the applicable laws and other governmental regulations in each region.

ANY IMPLICIT MARKETING GUARANTEE OR SUITABILI-TY FOR A SPECIAL PURPOSE IS EXPRESSLY INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND THROUGH THE GAS MEASUREMENT.

Note: If the products are described as “experimental” or “under development”: (1) The product specifications will not be fully determined; (2) An analysis of risks and handling and use care will be required, and (3) there will be more possibilities that SJP may modify specifications and/or discontinue production.

Note: Due to production process reasons, our packages may vary +/- 1 cm in height and +/- 0.5 cm in width.

Caution:

» Do not perforate the package.» Do not break the cold chain (0° to 1° C); otherwise the bag must be opened immediately.» Do not use this bag for other fruit species or varieties.» Do not use modified-atmosphere packages in controlled atmosphere chambers or containers.» Store the flexible package under cover in a fresh and dry place.

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Flexible Package Presentation

Container bag printed in white letters with purple strips on the side, indicating that it is intended for LOW-RESPIRATION STONE FRUIT.

The traceability of our products includes: Work Order, Printing Date, No. of Extruder and Printing Responsible Party.

The package printing details are Logotype, Species, Kilograms and Type of Package (LR STONE FRUIT); Caution or Care Statement, Recycling Logos, Product Code, Development and Manufacturing and Webpage.

September 2011