Not Less Than 28% Soluble Solids

"Not Less Than 28% Soluble Solids" is a quality standard for a food ingredient, indicating that at least 28% of its weight consists of dissolved substances like sugars, acids, and minerals. This measurement, often expressed as Brix, is commonly applied to liquid or semi-liquid ingredients such as fruit concentrates, tomato pastes, or sauces. It describes a characteristic of an ingredient rather than being an ingredient itself.

This specification helps manufacturers ensure consistent concentration, flavor, and texture in their products. Ingredients meeting this standard are used to provide body, sweetness, or tartness in various foods, including savory bakery products, sandwich fillings, and dough-based meals. It ensures the ingredient contributes the expected level of solids to the final product.

As "Not Less Than 28% Soluble Solids" is a measurement of concentration and not a specific food ingredient, it does not have direct health implications. The health effects of a food product depend on the specific ingredients that meet this standard. The FDA regulates the safety of individual food ingredients, not this general specification.