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Process
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What is the peroxidase test and what does it prove?
The peroxidase test is the industry default check that a vegetable has been adequately blanched. It is a rapid colour reaction run…
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What is a mass balance check in an organic audit?
A mass balance check asks a simple question with uncomfortable implications: can you have sold as much certified organic product as you…
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Do we need a customs agent to export frozen food to the EU?
Legally, a declaration can be lodged by the importer directly or by a representative acting for them. Practically, almost every frozen food…
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How long does EU customs clearance take for a frozen load?
For a correctly prepared road consignment with a documentary check only, the customs step itself is normally a matter of hours rather…
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What is IQF freezing and why does it matter for berries?
IQF means individually quick frozen. Each berry is frozen separately in a blast of air at around -35 to -40 degrees Celsius,…
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How should frozen berries be stored and transported?
Frozen berries should be held at -18 degrees Celsius or colder as a continuous product temperature, in sealed food-grade liners inside wet-strength…
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What is water activity?
A measure of how available the water in a food is to microorganisms and reactions, expressed on a scale from zero to…
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What is HACCP?
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a structured method for finding the food safety hazards in a…