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Fresh-Cut Fruit Ready Pac Frequently Asked Questions
1. What keeps the product fresh?
Only the freshest fruit is used to produce Ready Pac® fresh-cut fruit. State-of-the-art packaging, handling and processing technology ensures that our fresh-cut fruit will always be fresh within its shelf life.
2. How long will the product last?
Shelf life depends on storage temperature. Ready Pac's laboratory studies indicate that our unopened products will last anywhere from 8-10 days at 34° to 38°. Refrigerate fresh-cut fruit promptly. (Note: Seasonal varieties may vary in shelf life expectancy).
3. How do you keep the fruit fresh once you've opened it?
Ideally, our fresh-cut fruit is proportioned to be consumed in a single sitting. Should the need arise, keeping the product in its resealable container will suffice. We recommend that the product not be kept longer than 2 days after opening.
4. Where does the fruit come from?
Primarily, California. During the off-season, we, like the industry in general, procure whole fruit from fertile regions such as Mexico, South America, and other popular fruit growing countries of the world.
5. Are there any preservatives in the product?
No. Ready Pac Produce uses no preservatives in our retail fresh-cut fruit.
6. What's the difference between Ready Pac® fresh-cut fruit and the competitions'?
We believe Ready Pac has a better system-from raw quality to processing to our proprietary packaging. This results in an extended shelf life and the best fresh-cut fruit available.
7. Sometimes there's quite a bit of liquid at the bottom of the tray. Does it mean the fruit is spoiled?
No, not at all. Certain varieties of fruit, depending on their origin and the season, are inherently high in juice content (i.e. most melons and citrus fruit).
8. How do you choose the sweetest fruit?
We only accept the sweetest whole fruit available. The flesh color of fruit is an indicator of sweetness. Deeper color = sweeter taste.
9. Does the fruit need to be washed?
Our process includes thorough washing steps; the fruit is ready-to-eat right out of the container. It is not necessary to wash the fruit again.
10. Is the fruit Kosher?
All fruits are intrinsically Kosher in their natural state. Once fruits undergo any form of processing (such as washing, cutting and packaging), a Rabbi, knowledgeable of Kosher laws, needs to supervise the process to ensure that no non-Kosher ingredients are in the finished product, and that all items are processed in accordance with their guidelines. All of Ready Pac's retail fresh-cut fruit products conform to the guidelines of the Rabbinical Order and will contain the Kosher symbol on the package front for easy reference. The half moon K represents Kosher Overseers Association of America's stamp of approval.
11. How can I get more information?
Ready Pac has a Consumer Affairs department available to answer any questions and/or receive any comments that you may have. The number is (800) 800-7822.
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