Puffy Barberry (Pofaki)
08109020Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) is the fruit of the Berberis Vulgaris plant from the Berberidaceae family. Barberry is cultivated in the cold climate of Iran (South Khorasan). Fresh barberries are usually oval in shape with a large diameter of 0.7 to 0.9 cm and a small diameter of 0.3 to 0.6 cm, which turns bright red after ripening and becomes wrinkled and slightly darker after drying. The fruit of this species is seedless. Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) is the most luxurious type of barberry in Iran and has a prosperous export abroad as well as the most popular inside Iran. The largest volume of exports of this product is to European countries and some Asian countries, and its consumption is usually in the seasoning of food and sometimes medicine. The characteristics of Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) include bright red color, large seeds, fluffy and puffy seeds, high volume and lightness, and low moisture and dry. Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) is dried in the shade and away from the sun.
Product Technical Specifications:
Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) Technical Specifications | |||||
No. | Characteristics | Unit | Measurement Limit | ||
Excellent | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | |||
1 | Taste and Smell | - | Natural | Natural | Natural |
2 | Impurity | - | Negative | Negative | Negative |
3 | The Effect of Mold | - | Negative | Negative | Negative |
4 | Insect Damage | - | Negative | Negative | Negative |
5 | Foreign Material | - | Negative | Negative | Negative |
6 | Pest Infestation | - | Negative | Negative | Negative |
7 | Uniformity | Weight percentage | Min 95 | Min 92 | Min 90 |
| Barberry Size (the shortest diameter of the fruit) | mm | More than 7 | Between 5 to 7 | Between 3 to 5 |
8 | Moisture | Weight percentage | Max 16 | ||
9 | Unripe Barberry | Weight percentage | Max 0.25 | Max 0.5 | Max 1 |
10 | Damaged Barberry | Weight percentage | Max 0.5 | Max 1 | Max 1.5 |
12 | Capstems Attached | Weight percentage | Max 0.25 | Max 0.5 | Max 1 |
13 | Capstems Free | - | Negative | ||
| Total Ash | Weight percentage | Max 1.5 | ||
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | Weight percentage | Max 0.2 | ||
14 | Colore and Appearance | - | Red to bright red oval shape Wrinkled and soft Do not apply oil or other shiny substances. | ||
Microbiology:
Microbiology of Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) | ||
No. | Characteristics | Measurement Limit (CFU/g) |
1 | Total count of microorganisms | 2*104 |
2 | Coliforms | 102 |
3 | Mold | 103 |
4 | Yeast | 103 |
Packaging Information:
No. | Product Name | Package Type | Net weight of each package (kg) | Container Type | Number of packages per container | Net weight per container (kg) |
1 | Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) | Carton | 5 | 20’ | 2,400 | 10,000 |
2 | Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) | Carton | 5 | 40’ | 5,000 | 20,000 |
3 | Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) | Carton | 10 | 20’ | 1,100 | 11,000 |
4 | Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) | Carton | 10 | 40’ | 2,200 | 22,000 |
Storage Conditions: Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) should be stored in a dry and cool place. The suitable storage temperature for storing Puffy Barberry (Pofaki) is between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius. If stored in proper conditions, it can be stored for 12 months.
Certifications:
- Iran National Standards Organization
- Iran Plant Protection Organization
- Standard of Good Agricultural Practices
- Organic Agricultural Products Certification
- physical, chemical and microbial analyzes from the most reliable laboratories
- HACCP
- ISO
- FSSC
- IFS
- SGS
- BRC
| Serving Size | 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 249 |
| Total Fat 0.93g | 1% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.87g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 39% |
| Iron 6mg | 10% |
| Calcium 150mg | 16% |
