Peneliti malaysian sedang mengembangkan pengobatan ozon untuk melindungi pepaya dan buah eksotis lainnya dari penyakit dan pembusukan selama penyimpanan dan transportasi.

Penyakit pasca panen mengurangi nilai dan kualitas hasil pertanian, yang menyebabkan kerugian ekonomi bagi petani dan produsen. Ini adalah isu utama bagi negara-negara agrikultur seperti Malaysia, yang mengekspor pepaya. Teknologi saat ini seperti fungisida sintetis membantu meminimalkan kerugian ini, walaupun potensi risiko terhadap kesehatan manusia dan ekosistem membatasi penggunaan bahan kimia tersebut.

Dipimpin oleh Profesor Asgar Ali, periset di Center of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology di University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus saat ini sedang menjajaki potensi ozon sebagai alternatif yang lebih aman untuk fungisida sintetis. Teknologi ini bisa membantu memaksimalkan keuntungan bagi produsen sekaligus meningkatkan keamanan dan kualitas produk pertanian bagi konsumen.

'Sungguh menyedihkan bahwa praktik saat ini terlalu bergantung pada penggunaan bahan kimia sintetis - tidak diragukan lagi karena keefektifannya. Tapi kesehatan kita juga harus dipertimbangkan,' kata Profesor Ali.

Untuk menguji efek ozon, tim mengekspos pepaya segar yang dipanen ke ozon gas selama 96 jam dan kemudian menyimpannya pada suhu dingin selama 14 hari. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pepaya yang diobati dengan ozon memiliki aktivitas antioksidan lebih tinggi dan kadar asam askorbat lebih tinggi, beta karoten dan lycopene dibandingkan pepaya yang tidak diobati.

Tim Profesor Ali juga menemukan bahwa pengobatan ozon dapat menunda dan mengurangi kejadian antraknosa, penyakit pepaya pascapanen yang umum, dengan menghambat pertumbuhan mikroorganisme pada permukaan buah. Ozon juga efektif menghilangkan residu fungisida.

Studi lebih lanjut menegaskan bahwa ozon memiliki efek antimikroba serupa pada buah dan sayuran yang baru dipotong, yang umumnya lebih rentan terhadap kontaminasi bakteri selama proses pemotongan.

Tim Profesor Ali saat ini bekerja sama dengan pemasok teknologi kesehatan MedKlinn International untuk meneliti lebih lanjut tentang pengobatan ozon sebagai alternatif yang lebih aman untuk perlindungan makanan. Kerjasama ini akan melihat komersialisasi perawatan ozon dengan beberapa petani buah dan sayuran dan eksportir. MedKlinn akan memasok kamar ozon ke kelompok ini sebagai proyek percontohan sementara tim Profesor Ali akan memberikan keahlian teknis. Kerjasama ini bertujuan untuk menargetkan perusahaan ekspor buah dan sayuran di Malaysia dan merekomendasikan penggunaan pengobatan ozon sebagai alternatif yang aman untuk mengendalikan anthracnose pascapanen.

Pernahkah Anda melihat keranjang buah segar Tepung Cedar yang baru di sepanjang Trail Frontier (di seberang Gristmill)? Para tamu bisa mendapatkan buah segar di jalan di Coca-Cola Marketplace Cedar Junction. Namun, sekarang ada gerobak mandiri untuk melakukan hal yang sama (bila sudah habis).

Para tamu dapat memilih dari berbagai buah segar termasuk semangka, nanas, anggur, dan stroberi / blueberry medley.

Biaya cangkir buah segar adalah $ 5,29.

Gerobak itu kadang juga menjual irisan apel dengan karamel.

Jus- $ 3,29 botol Dasani air- $ 3,99 / 4 seharga $ 12 Powerade- $ 4,39 Smart Water- $ 4,99

ield: 6 – 8 servings

Recipe Ingredients:
3 cangkir gingersnap cookies halus 1/2 gelas gula merah keemasan 2 sendok teh. jahe tanah 3/4 cangkir mentega tawar, meleleh 2 cangkir sorbet grapefruit *, sedikit melunak 1 gelas melon sorbet *, sedikit melunak 2 cangkir Salad Buah Tropis Sun Kaya, potong dadu kelapa manis parut, panggang

Recipe Method:

1. Combine gingersnap cookie crumbs, brown sugar, and ginger in large bowl. Stir in melted butter. Press over bottom and up sides of 9" spring form pan. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
2. Spread grapefruit sorbet in crust; freeze for 20 minutes. Spread melon sorbet over grapefruit sorbet. Freeze 30 additional minutes.
3. Remove pan sides from dessert. Place dessert on platter. Spoon fruit on top of sorbet. Sprinkle with coconut and serve.

Food Safety

We're committed to the highest standard for safe, high-quality, fresh-cut fruit products in North America. Make no mistake about it, food safety is our top priority.

We're proud to have an exceptional food safety record, and we plan to keep it. We'll continue to do this through extensive quality control measures during each step of our operation, which ensures the freshest and safest products possible.

Supplier Approval

• Approved fruit vendors follow "Good Agricultural Practices"
• Products must conform to documented Sun Rich specifications
• Suppliers are required to pre-wash and sort all raw materials
• Full inspection of all raw materials upon arrival

Processing

• All four Sun Rich Fresh Facitilities are SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified
  
• "Good Manufacturing Practices" are followed in all facilities
• State-of-the-art production facilities designed specifically to ensure food safety and maximum quality
• Our production flow minimizes cross-contamination
• Processing, packing, and storage rooms are all temperature controlled
• Extensive employee hygiene training
• Comprehensive pest control and preventative maintenance programs
• Recall and traceability systems in place
• Effective internal self-audit program
• Annual third-party GMP and food safety audits
• We contribute every year to the Produce Marketing Association's Gold Circle food safety campaign, helping to fund critical programs and initiatives that promote global food safety
  

Sanitation

• Documented standard sanitation operating procedures
• Fully trained sanitation crews
• Dedicated daily sanitation shift
• Regular microbial testing of plant environment and all food contact surfaces

HACCP

• Comprehensive, documented HACCP systems followed in all facilities
• Hazard analyses conducted to identify all critical control points
• Continual monitoring of wash water chlorine and pH concentration
• Citric and ascorbic acid added to solution to ensure pH below 4.6 for food safety
• Regular verification and validation activities conducted
• HACCP systems verified annually by independent third-party national laboratory

Quality Assurance

• Quality assurance technicians in each facility
• Constant monitoring activities performed on raw material, processing, employee hygiene, sanitation, finished product
• Samples retained from all lots of production
• Regular microbial testing of finished products
• Comprehensive documentation of pre-requisite programs and HACCP system requirements
• Product quality attribute measuring program
• Corporate quality assurance department focused on food safety and quality
• Ongoing research and development of new technologies and incorporation of scientific advancements

Retail

Pineapple slices... Next best thing to being in Hawaii, it was delicious!!!, great to have some flavour in fruit after a winter of pretty drab strawberries and blueberries.”
Blake B., Retail Consumer

Whether you want ready-to-sell consumer packages or ready-to-serve fresh-cut fruit for your deli and self-serve departments, we have the choices, sizes, and formats available that'll keep both you and your customers happy.

From retail supermarkets and quick-serve restaurants to delis and in-store cafés, you can be confident the fruit you're offering your customers is:

Fresh

• We prepare to order so you always receive the freshest product.
• Retail packs are available in preservative-free, additive-free, fruit-only format with eight to eighteen-day shelf life.

Convenient

• Available in a wide variety of cuts and packages for merchandising ease, from parfait cups to portion-packs and fruit trays.
• Our ripe fruit is convenient in itself because it's ready to eat right out of the container.

Safe

• We regularly host third-party audits of our quality assurance and food safety procedures, and consistently score at industry leading levels.
• Not only is our fruit safe, it helps keep your operation safe. (Eliminates many of the risks associated with employees doing the prep work)

VARIETIES

Fruit Salad: Oranges, golden sweet pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe & grapes.

Fresh Fruit Salad: Oranges, golden sweet pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon & grapes.

Rio Citrus Salad: Grapefruit, golden sweet pineapple, oranges & grapes.

Orange Sections

Grapefruit Sections

Golden Sweet Pineapple Chunks

Honeydew Chunks

Cantaloupe Chunks

Mixed Melon Chunks

Portion Packs

Apples

Salad Kits

For more information on the retail products available in your area, please contact Customer Servic

Fresh-cut Apples

My fiance & I stayed at the Best Western in Olds, AB… When we had breakfast the following morning, we grabbed a few bags of apple slices. I am pleased to tell you I JUST ate them & they were so fresh & crispy, just as if they had been cut up this morning!…Congratulations on making such a fantastic product. Not sure what your secret is, but I will certainly look for your products again & will be happy to rave about them to anyone & everyone!”
Veronica C., Hotel Guest

Biting into a piece of crisp, sweet apple is practically a favorite past time. So a variety of the finest red and green are on order, available in a number of package shapes and sizes to ensure you can serve your customer their favorite any time of the year.

Serving Ideas

• Pair with cheese for a perfect snack
• Throw pieces in a salad
• Add them to baking
• A hit with kids, they're an excellent source of vitamin C

Nutritional Information

Apple Slices

Apple Slices & 2oz Low Fat Dip

Portion Packs

…I think your apples and grapes are the perfectly priced healthy snack. I pick up one or two daily from my local 7-Eleven and I think they're awesome. Keep on rockin.”
Mike C., Retail Consumer

Healthy & Convenient

Now it’s easier than ever to get your “5-to-10 a day”. Sun Rich portion-packed apple and grape products are a convenient, fresh, and safe way to enjoy fruit anytime and anywhere.

We take the finest whole apples and ripe, juicy grapes - clean, core, and cut or de-stem them, then pack them to our rigorous quality standards.

2oz Mixed Apple Slices

Mixed tart green and sweet red apple slices. 21-day shelf life from pack date.

We take the finest whole apples and ripe, juicy grapes - clean, core, and cut or de-stem them, then pack them to our rigorous quality standards.

2oz Mixed Apple Slices

Mixed tart green and sweet red apple slices. 21-day shelf life from pack date.

2oz Red Apple Slices

Sweet red apple slices. 21-day shelf life from pack date.

2oz Red Seedless Grapes

Sweet, ripe red seedless grapes. De-stemmed and ready to eat. 14-day shelf life from pack date.

4oz. Apple Slices & Grapes

Crisp fresh-cut red apple slices and juicy de-stemmed red grapes. 14-day shelf life from pack date.

Just wanted to comment on your fine product…today I was handed a bag of grapes.  And guys and gals, I loved it.  I could not enjoy more than I already did, that little bag of grapes…Thanks so much for having this little fresh fruit snack.  Keep up the good work.”
Frederick B., Retail Consumer

Fresh No Preservative Products

Flavor meets Freshness and Convenience!

We've combined the great taste of Sun Rich fresh-cut fruit products with our revolutionary no preservative packaging technology to deliver retail consumers an amazing 14-day shelf life (from date of packing).

Sun Rich Fresh No Preservative fruit is now available in convenient 1lb/454g tubs in these great flavors:

Fruit Salad

Our most popular blend of sweet oranges, golden pineapple, ripe cantaloupe and honeydew melon, and seedless red grapes.

Orange Sections

Juicy ripe orange sections ready to add to your favourite salad, dessert or to enjoy right out of the container!

Grapefruit Sections

Refreshing grapefruit sections ready to enjoy.

Orange & Grapefruit Sections

A 50/50 mix of juicy orange and refreshing grapefruit sections.

Pineapple Chunks

Super sweet golden pineapple chunks ideal for grilling.

Oranges

Sections 

It's hard to beat a nice, juicy orange. And that's exactly what we look for as we continually monitor groves in California, Arizona, and Florida for the best Valencia and Navel oranges.

Serving Ideas

• Ideal for breakfast
• Throw sections in a salad
• Always a hit with the kids, they're an excellent source of vitamin C

Pineapple

Chunks and Spears

All of our pineapple is sourced from the finest crop available during harvest. 

Serving Ideas

• Provide it as a garnish
• Dip it in chocolate
• Grill spears for an exotic side dish
• Try it on a kebab with chicken or in a burger
• Hawaiian pizza anyone?

 

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Watermelon
Kami memiliki bakat dalam memilih melon, melon, dan semangka yang sangat juicy dan manis. Disiapkan dalam berbagai potongan khusus untuk memberi lebih banyak pilihan kepada pelanggan Anda.

Cantaloupe	Honeydew

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Serving Ideas

• Include in a salad bar for extra color
• Ideal for breakfast
• Give cold melon soup a try
• Excellent source of vitamins

 

or Foodservice

…Sun Rich Fresh Foods Inc. has provided fresh cut fruit for the foodservice operation here at the Cadet Mess. The quality and variety of fruit is top notch... the Sun Rich product is a winner with cadets on appearance and fresh flavor.”
John F., Foodservice Officer, US Army, West Point Military Academy

With quality that's high enough to accompany any meal, you can confidently serve our precision-cut fruit knowing it's fresh and healthy. Sun Rich foodservice fruit is:

• Ready to use, just scoop and serve
• Consistent cut, quality, and flavor
• Reduces your food safety risk
• No waste, just 100% yield
• Takes up less cooler space and easier to inventory
• Adds color, eye appeal, fresh taste, and crunch to salad bars, buffets, and prepared dishes

Sun Rich fresh-cut fruit products are purchased by thousands of foodservice operators across North America. In addition to servicing local operations through various distribution arrangements, Sun Rich partners with many national and large regional accounts across the US and Canada to help them meet the growing menu trend toward fresh, preservative-free cut fruit.

 

No Preservative, Natural Fresh Cut Fruit

Get more freshness!

No Preservative fruit delivers better quality than other pre-cut fruit offerings with better food safety, consistency, and cost-effectiveness than on-premise cutting.

Get more customers!

More and more consumers are demanding healthier choices on your menu. They want fresh, all natural choices without preservatives or pasteurization. 

Get more practical!

No Preservative product has an amazing 18-day shelf life. It is packed in square pails to maximize shipping and storage space, and is clean and easy to handle. No Preservative saves you time and money while giving your customers a superior fresh fruit experience. 

Benefits

Natural, No Preservative Fruit - Fresh for 18 days!

More and more consumers are demanding healthier choices on their menu. They want fresh, all natural choices without preservatives or pasteurization.

Fresh, No Preservative delivers better quality than other pre-cut fruit offerings with better food safety, consistency, and cost effectiveness than on-premise cutting.

• Ready to serve - fresh for 18 days
• Comes in a square pail to maximize shipping and storage space
• Easy to drain - comes with built in strainer
• SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified - Food Safey is our #1 priority 
• Reduce labor and waste

Using No Preservative

Is No Preservative right for me?

No Preservative is ideal for foodservice establishments that have mid to high turnover and receive deliveries from distributors at least twice a week. Environments that tend to benefit most from No Preservative include:

• casual dining restaurants
• breakfast diners
• deli-style restaurants
• colleges & universities
• hotels & lodging
• caterers
• airlines
• healthcare facilities

Sun Rich offers a number of other products that may also be appropriate for your operation. Contact our Customer Service team for more information.

Fresh No Preservative FAQ's

Got questions? We’ve got fresh answers!

Who’s this product ideal for?

No Preservative is ideal for those wanting to offer a natural, fresh fruit product, but with a longer shelf life than existing fresh-cut or in-house processed fruit. 

What’s the shelf life of the product?

No Preservative products have a 18-day shelf life from the date they’re processed (10 days for melon-only products). Each pail has a date code printed on it, indicating the recommended best before date. To maintain the best possible quality and ensure customers have an excellent experience with No Preservative, we recommend storing it at 33-40° F (1-4° C).

Are there any preservatives?

There are no preservatives used, making No Preservative ideal as a natural, fresh fruit option. 

Is it safe without preservatives?

Yes! Because of the advanced processing techniques used in the preparation of No Preservative and the all-natural pH-adjusted ingredients, it is completely safe and delicious throughout it’s shelf life when stored according to directions.

Is this product suitable for people with diabetes?

The American Diabetes Association advises “fruit is a healthy food. It contains fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals. Because fruits contain carbohydrates, they need to be included in your meal plan. Talk to your dietitian about the amount, frequency and types of fruits you should eat.”  Majority of sugar present in our No Preservative products occur naturally in the fruits, therefore the impact our No Preservative fruits have on diabetics should be similar to fresh-cut fruits under normal circumstances.  Anyone with specific health issues should consult with their physician or dietitian. For more information about diabetes and diet, please visit :http://www.diabetes.org/

Nutritional Facts:

No Preservative Fruit Salad

No Preservative Rio Citrus Salad

No Preservative Grapefruit Sections

No Preservative Orange Sections

Fresh No Preservative Pineapple Chunks

No Preservative Cantaloupe Chunks

No Preservative Honeydew Chunks

How many servings can I get per pail?

Based on standard 1/2-cup (120g) servings, the 14 lb pail of Fresh No Preservative will yield about 38 portions and the 32 lb pail yields about 90 portions, making menu costing easy and fast.

How does Fresh No Preservative save me money?

When you calculate your cost on usable yield and include labor, cutting your own fruit becomes quite expensive. As well, you need to consider the additional costs of bulk product storage, spoilage, short shelf life, inconsistent cutting, and considerable food safety risks associated with in-house cutting. With Fresh No Preservative, you get virtually 100% yield, long shelf life, reliable quality and food safety, and consistent pricing year-round. Fresh No Preservative simply makes good business sense.

I've got more questions or would like to request a sample

No problem, call our customer service team at 1-800-661-0087 or use our feedback form for more information or to request samples.

ruit Salads

…allows me to provide fresh fruit all year long… The labor savings PLUS the ‘kick it up a notch’ look this product provided will make it a staple on every order… and on every wedding buffet I create”
Debi B., Caterer

Our portfolio of fruit salads give you options to serve while having one thing in common: convenience. Well, two things: They're all mouth-wateringly delicious!

Fruit Salad

The classic fruit salad that customers return for time and time again. 

Fruit Salad features juicy orange sections, pineapple chunks, sweet honeydew and cantaloupe chunks, and crisp red seedless grapes.

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Rio Citrus Salad

A perfect combination of sweet and tangy that guests love! A mix of pineapple, juicy orange sections, luscious grapefruit segments, and crisp red seedless grapes.

 

Dice-Cut

When the regular Sun Rich chunk product is too large for easy consumption (i.e. in healthcare facilities), try our Diced-Cut fruit products. A lot of flavors can still be packed into a small bite.

Orange, grapefruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, and fruit salads are all available in Diced-Cut. Diced-Cut fruit salads are free of grapes for ease of chewing and swallowing.

For more information on this product specifically designed for the healthcare foodservice industry, please call us at 1-800-661-0087 or email our Customer Service team.

Grapefruit

Sections 
Unrivalled in color and taste, our Texas Rio Red grapefruit is dark red and deviously sweet. We get it from Texas during the Rio Red season, which lasts from November to May. Sweet in more ways than one, this tasty citrus can be a profit center depending on your menu applications and serving suggestions. 
Serving Ideas

• Include in a salad bar for a fun burst of color
• Ideal for breakfast