Melon

Sweetened dried melon slices are produced by infusing sugar into fruit until a specified Brix level is reached. The infused fruit is then dried to a specified moisture range. Processing and packaging are conducted in accordance with good manufacturing practices. The finished product is analyzed for quality and inspected by metal detection.

PACKAGING AND HANDLING RECOMMENDATIONS

Packaging: The packaging should be done in controlled atmospheres between 55 and 60% of relative humidity with temperatures around the 41 to 50 F degrees, in triple barrier polyethylene bags gauge 2.7 mms preferably to keep the original packaging conditions.
Handling: The product must be handled under aseptic conditions according to the good manufacturing practices and packaged in atmospheres controlled between 55 and 60% relative humidity, stored and handled in a cool dry location at 5-10 °C (41-50 °F).
Any modification to the conditions described above may result in deterioration of the product and breach of its shelf life.