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- Vermont Village Organic Applesauce Unsweetened - 4 x 4 oz. Cups Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Applesauce is made from the freshest, highest quality fruits grown using no chemical fertilizers or synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Applesauce is made by carefully cooking whole apples in small batch kettles. No water or sugar is ever added. Two apples go into each 4-ounce cup of Vermont Village Organic Unsweetened Applesauce, maybe that's why people always say, "It tastes just like my grandmother used to make!" Frequently Asked Questions What is the shelf life once opened? They are proud to make applesauce that is free of preservatives. The usual “after opening” shelf life is 1 to 2 weeks. . Good housekeeping and safe food handling can extend that time quite a bit. An easy rule of thumb is if you are unsure, error on the side of caution and discard. Obvious signs of spoilage are: White, green, blue or brown mold growing on the surface of the applesauce Bubbling, noticeable air pockets, or a fermented smell means yeast have begun to convert the sugars in the applesauce to alcohol Rancid smells If any of these conditions exist, discard the product. What is the role of Vitamin C? They have found over years of nutritional testing that most of their applesauce does not contain a significant daily value for Vitamin C. The Vitamin C that they add is a processing aid to reduce oxidation during cooking. It is not meant a a nutritional supplement , nor do they make any claims as such. Vitamin C is very sensitive to heat and most natural occurring and added forms are destroyed during their pasteurization process. Is there BPA in the plastic cups? BPA continues to be a concern for informed consumers. There has been a great deal of confusion created by media stories about Bisphenol A and #7 plastics. The truth is that not all plastics labeled with a #7 recycling logo contain bisphenol A. The plastic cups in which they package their applesauce have been certified by their supplier, Spartec Plastic Packaging, to be free of even trace amounts of Bisphenol A. Is the applesauce free of tree nuts? YES! Their products and facility are FREE of treenuts. Is the applesauce Gluten Free? YES! Their product is Gluten Free. They do not use any ingredients that contain gluten and their facility does not process any items that contain gluten. Is the applesauce 100% organic? Almost. The USDA and Vermont Organic Farmers (their certifiers) specify that that if their product is between 100% and 95% organic they can only claim that they are 95% organic. In actuality they are 99.7% organic; they add Vitamin C (.01%) and some natural flavors(.02%) to their batches and thus fall under the 95% organic label. What are the details on Vermont Village's Organic Certification? They are certified organic by the Vermont Organic Farmers LLC. The standards and practices that they use are found on their website. Is Vermont Village Kosher Certified? YES! They are Star Kosher certified. The details of their standards can be found on their website. What other products does Vermont Village have? They offer a variety of Vermont Grown and organic products. Who owns Vermont Village Applesauce? The owners and shareholders of Vermont Village Applesauce are the gourmet cooks that use it for recipes, the moms and dads who are relentless in providing the best for their families, the Vermonters that support small local businesses, the owners of the orchards where they source their apples and the hard working employees who are dedicated to the quality and integrity of their products. Organic Matters Why organic? Do you really know what goes into your food? In the rush to produce more and more crops to satisfy growing demand, producers have had to resort to using more and more pesticides to control disease and insect attack. When you eat an average apple, you are consuming as many as 20-30 different pesticides, even after you wash it. Yummy! This is
- UPC # 084648111441
- Size/Form 4 Cup
Suggested Use: Open and enjoy! INGREDIENTS Vermont Village - Organic Unsweetened Applesauce - 4 x 4 oz. Cups Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 4 oz. (113g) Servings Per Cups: 1 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 60 Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars Includes 0g Added Sugars 14g 0% Protein 1g *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Ingredients: Organic Apples, Organic Apple Puree, Vitamin C. WARNINGS Refrigerate after opening.
