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Shelf Life

1-2 weeks

Location

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Mizoram

Packaging Type

Punnets or Clamshells, Plastic Bags, Bulk Bins

Season

January,

(A) PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
	Size	Small to medium berries
	Shape	Round or oval berries
	Color	Green, red, purple, or black depending on variety
	Texture	Firm, smooth skin
	Freshness	Firm, plump berries
	Weight	150 - 300	grams per bunch (average weight)
	Uniformity	Generally uniform size and shape
(B) CHEMICAL PARAMETERS:
	Pesticide Residues	Below detectable levels	mg/kg
	pH	3.0 - 4.0	pH units
	Total Soluble Solids	15 - 22	°Brix
	Acidity	0.5 - 0.8	% (as tartaric acid equivalent)
	Energy	69 kcal	kcal
	Carbohydrates	18.1 g	g
	- Sugars	16.3 g	g
	Fiber	0.9 g	g
	Protein	0.7 g	g
	Fat	0.2 g	g
	Vitamin C	3.2 mg	mg
	Vitamin K	14.6 µg	µg
	Potassium	191 mg	mg
	Calcium	10 mg	mg
	Iron	0.4 mg	mg
(C) MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS:
	Total Plate Count (TPC)	< 10,000 CFU/g	CFU/g
	Yeast and Mold Count	< 1,000 CFU/g	CFU/g
	E. coli	Absent in 25 g