CODEX STAN 143-1985 CODEX STANDARD FOR DATES
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CODEX STAN 143 Page 1 of 6,CODEX STANDARD FOR DATES,CODEX STAN 143-1985,1. SCOPE,This standard applies to commercially prepared whole dates in pitted or un-pitted styles,packed ready for direct consumption. It does not apply to other forms such as pieces or mashed,dates or dates intended for industrial purposes.,2. DESCRIPTION,2.1 Product Definition,Dates are the product prepared from sound fruit of the date tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.),which fruit:,(a) is harvested at the appropriate stage of maturity;,(b) is sorted and cleaned to remove defective fruit and extraneous material;,(c) may be pitted and capped;,(d) may be dried or hydrated to adjust moisture content;,(e) may be washed and/or pasteurized; and,(f) is packaged in suitable containers to assure preservation and protection of the,product.,2.2 Varietal Types,Varietal types are classified as:,(a) Cane sugar varieties (containing mainly sucrose) such as Daglat Nuur (Deglet,Noor) and Daglat Beidha (Deglet Beidha).,(b) Invert Sugar varieties (containing mainly invert sugar - glucose, and fructose),such as Barhi (Barhee), Saiidi (Saidy), Khadhraawi (Khadrawy), Hallaawi (Halawy),Zahdi (Zahidi), and Sayir (Sayer).,2.3 Styles,Styles may be classified as:,(a) unpitted; and,(b) pitted.,2.4 Sub-styles,Sub-styles are as follows:,(a) Pressed - dates which are compressed into layers using mechanical force.,(b) Unpressed or Loose - dates which are free-flowing or packaged without,mechanical force or compression.,CODEX STAN 143 Page 2 of 6,(c) Clusters - dates with the main bunch stem attached.,2.5 Size Classification (Optional),Dates may be designated as to size names in accordance with the following charts:,(a) Unpitted dates,Size No. of dates in 500 g,Small,Medium,Large,More than 100,80 to 100,less than 80,(b) Pitted dates,Size No. of dates in 500 g,Small,Medium,Large,More than 110,90 to 110,less than 90,3. ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION AND QUALITY FACTORS,3.1 Composition,3.1.1 Optional Ingredients,Glucose syrup, sugars, flour, vegetable oils.,3.2 Quality factors,3.2.1 General Requirements,Dates shall be prepared from such fruit and under such practices that the finished product,shall possess a characteristic colour and flavour for the variety and type, be of proper stage of,ripeness, be free of live insects and insect eggs and mites and meet the following additional,requirements:,(a) Moisture content Maximum,Cane Sugar varieties 26%,Daglat Nuur 30% (not processed in accordance with,2.1(d)(e)),Invert Sugar varieties 30%,(b) Size (minimum),Unpitted Dates - 4.75 grammes,Pitted Dates - 4.0 grammes,(c) Pits (Stones) - Not more than two pits or 4 pieces of pit per,(in Pitted Style) 100 dates,CODEX STAN 143 Page 3 of 6,(d) Mineral impurities - Not more than 1 g/kg,CODEX STAN 143 Page 4 of 6,3.2.2 Definition of Defects,(a) Blemishes - Scars, discoloration, sunburn, dark spots, blacknose,or similar abnormalities in surface appearance,affecting an aggregate area greater than that of a,circle 7 mm in diameter.,(b) Damaged - (Unpitted dates only) - dates affected by mashing,and/or tearing of the flesh exposing the pit or to such,an extent that it significantly detracts from the visual,appearance of the date.,(c) Unripe Dates - Dates which may be light in weight, light in colour,have shrivelled or little flesh or a decidedly rubbery,texture.,(d) Unpollinated Dates - Dates not pollinated as evidenced by thin flesh,immature characteristics and no pit in unpitted dates.,(e) Dirt - Dates having embedded organic or inorganic material,similar to dirt or sand in character and affecting an,aggregate area greater than that of a circle 3 mm in,diameter.,(f) Insects and mites - Dates damaged by insects or mites or contaminated,by damage and contaminationthe,presence of dead insects or mites, fragments of,insects or mites or their excreta.,(g) Scouring - Breakdown of the sugars into alcohol and acetic acid,by yeasts and bacteria.,(h) Mould - Presence of mould filaments visible to the naked eye.,(i) Decay - Dates that are in a state of decomposition and very,objectionable in appearance.,3.2.3 Allowance for Defects,The maximum allowances for the defects defined in 3.2.2 shall be:,A total of 7% by count of dates with defect (a),A total of 6% by count of dates with defects (b), (c) and (d),A total of 6% by count of dates with defects (e) and (f),A total of 1% by count of dates with defects (g), (h) and (i),3.3 Lot Acceptance,A lot will be considered as meeting the quality criteria requirements of the standard when:,(a) there is no evidence of live infestation; and,(b) the sub-sample, as taken in conformity with Sub-samples for Examination and,CODEX STAN 143 Page 5……
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