Our bulk ingredients for manufacturing have the same great qualities of our retail and foodservice products. All ingredients from Knouse Foods are of the highest quality, and are versatile enough to help you increase profits. Plus, Knouse Foods offers bulk aseptic packaging that comes ready-to-use, saving you time and wasting less product.

Current Offerings

• Apple Puree
• Fruit Fillings (Apple, Blueberry, Cherry and Peach)
• Glazes (Apple, Apricot and Strawberry)
• Apple Sauce (Sweetened and Unsweetened)
• Apple Fruit and Sauce (Cherry, Strawberry, Raspberry and others)
• Apple Butter
• Customized Fruit Fillings
• Pizza Toppings (Apple, Cherry, Blueberry and Peach)
• Slices, Dices and Chipped Apples (Pails, 6/10)
• Vinegars (Cider and Distilled)

Ingredient Applications

• Bakery ingredients for cakes, pies, muffins, cookies, pastries, crusts and breads
• Sauces, salsas, chutneys, relishes and glazes
• Yogurts, smoothies, lattes, ice cream and sorbets

Ingredient Advantages

• Provides excellent moisture retention
• Ideal fat replacer to reduce use of shortening or vegetable oils
• Through moisture extension it will aid in shelf life extension
• Maintain better texture and mouth-feel in products
• Moisture retention is especially valuable in the freeze/thaw process
• Many flavors and colors can be formulated to supply specific characteristics

Knouse Foods® Core Competencies

• Ability to manufacture from fresh apples year-round due to controlled atmosphere storage capabilities
• Health-conscious product profiles
• Commitment to quality; consistency in quality
• Flexibility in packaging capabilities
• Cutting-edge manufacturing equipment
• Cutting-edge technical services
• Organic manufacturing certification
• Award-winning Environmental Compliance Programs
• Grower-owned cooperative… We are "The Apple Experts"

Delivery Systems

Fiber Drums				Stainless Steel Totes
•		Kraft Liner Board PE Liner/Aseptic Bag		• • •	Ideal for large volume users Volume contract required Quick turn arounds of empty totes required

Specification

Packaging:

• 55 Gallon Fiberboard Drum with Aseptic Liner
• 2,500-3,000 lb. Aseptically Filled Stainless Steel Tote

Storage:

• Dry storage between 40-70° recommended
• Bulk aseptic packaging yields a 9-month shelf life

Why Choose Aseptic?

The Reasons are Clear –

• Aseptic is sterile
• Aseptic is flash-cooked and immediately cooled
• Aseptic contains no preservatives
• Aseptic is shelf stable
• Aseptic requires no rehydration or thawing
• Aseptic is ready to use

For more information about bulk ingredients or to place an order contact Jerry LaBant, Ingredients Sales Manager.