Dried Mangosteen Peel

Exporting dried mangosteen peel chips (sliced pericarp) for industrial or pharmaceutical use requires meeting specific standards for moisture, purity, and bioactive stability. Below are the simplified export specifications in English.Technical SpecificationsParameterSpecificationNotesMoisture ContentMax 10%Standard for dried food products to ensure microbiological safety.Water Activity (\(a_{w}\))0.1 - 0.4Required for powder/chip stability.PurityClean, free from foreign matterPractically free from pests, decay, and visible contaminants.Processing MethodSliced & Dried (HAD/FD)Hot Air Drying (HAD) at 60°C is an economically viable standard.Bioactive ContentHigh Alpha-MangostinExport-grade peels are valued for high antioxidant and phenolic content.Physical CharacteristicsForm: Sliced chips (Rajangan) or coarse cuts.Color: Natural dark purple to brownish, characteristic of mature mangosteen skin.Odor: Natural, free from any foreign smell (e.g., no moldy or chemical odors).Maturity: Sourced from mature fruit (pink to maroon/dark purple stage) to ensure nutrient density.Export Compliance & PackagingQuarantine Requirements: Must meet importing country standards, including pesticide residue testing and Phytosanitary certification.Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by the exporting country's authority to declare the consignment free from pests.Standard Packaging: Typically packed in new, clean materials (such as kraft paper bags with inner PE liners or vacuum-sealed bags) to protect against moisture and external damage during long-distance shipping.Labeling: Must include product name, code marks for packer/dispatcher, and meet Codex contaminants and pesticide residue limits.