Codex Stan 133-1981 Codex Standard For Quick Frozen Corn-On-The-Cob
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CODEX STAN 133 Page 1 of 10,CODEX STANDARD FOR QUICK FROZEN CORN-ON-THE-COB,CODEX STAN 133-1981,1. SCOPE,This standard shall apply to quick frozen Corn-on-the-Cob of the species Zea mays L.,convar saccharata Koern as defined below and offered for direct consumption without further,processing, except for repacking, if required. It does not apply to the product when indicated as,intended for further processing or for other industrial purposes.,2. DESCRIPTION,2.1 Product Definition,Quick frozen Corn-on-the-Cob is the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound,properly matured whole or pieces of ears conforming to the characteristics of the sweet corn,variety Zea mays L. convar saccharata Koern which are trimmed (except for the style "Whole"),separated from husk and silk, sorted and washed and sufficiently blanched to ensure stability of,colour and flavour during normal marketing cycles.,2.2 Process Definition,2.2.1 Quick frozen Corn-on-the-Cob is the product subjected to a freezing process in,appropriate equipment and complying with the conditions laid down hereafter. This freezing,operation shall be carried out in such a way that the range of temperature of maximum,crystallization is passed quickly. The quick freezing process shall not be regarded as complete,unless and until the product temperature has reached -18oC (0oF) at the thermal centre after,thermal stabilization.,2.2.2 The recognized practice of repacking quick frozen products under controlled conditions,is permitted.,2.3 Handling Practice,The product shall be handled under such conditions as will maintain the quality during,transportation, storage and distribution up to and including the time of final sale. It is,recommended that during storage, transportation, distribution and retail, the product be handled,in accordance with the provisions in the Recommended International Code of Practice for the,Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods (CAC/RCP 8-1976).,2.4 Presentation,2.4.1 Style,2.4.1.1 (a) Whole - the whole, intact ear of corn to which a small part of the stalk may be,attached. Minimum length not less than 120 mm.,(b) Trimmed whole - the product obtainable from one whole ear after trimming of both,ends. Minimum length not less than 120 mm.,(c) Cut Cob - portions of the whole trimmed ear, cut transversely into pieces not,CODEX STAN 133 Page 2 of 10,shorter than 40 mm.,2.4.1.2 The diameter of the product of any style, measured perpendicularly to the axis at the,maximum diameter shall be not less than 30 mm.,2.4.2 Other Styles,Any other presentation of the product shall be permitted provided that it:,(a) is sufficiently distinctive from other forms of presentation laid down in this standard;,(b) meets all other requirements of this standard;,(c) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the,consumer.,2.4.3 Standard Sample Unit for Presentation,The standard sample unit shall be 4 ears for whole and trimmed whole corn and 8,pieces of ear for the cut cob.,2.4.4 Definition of "Defectives" for Presentation,Any standard sample unit from a sample taken in accordance with the FAO/WHO,Codex Alimentarius Sampling Plans for Prepackaged Foods (AQL 6.5) (CAC/RM 42-1969) (see,Codex Alimentarius Volume 13) shall be regarded as defective if any individual whole ear,trimmed whole ear or cut cob fails to comply with the requirements in sections 2.4.1.1 and 2.4.1.2.,2.4.5 Lot Acceptance for Presentation Factors,A lot will be considered acceptable with respect to presentation factors when the,number of defectives as defined in section 2.4.4 does not exceed the acceptance number (c) for,the appropriate sample plan as specified in the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Sampling Plans,for Prepackaged Foods (AQL 6.5)(CAC/RM 42-1969) (see Codex Alimentarius Volume 13).,3. ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION AND QUALITY FACTORS,3.1 Optional Ingredients,(a) Salt (sodium chloride),(b) Condiments, such as spices and herbs.,3.2 Quality Factors,3.2.1 General Requirements,Quick Frozen Corn-on-the-Cob shall be:,- free from foreign flavour and odours, taking into consideration any added optional,ingredients;,- clean, free from sand and grit and other foreign material;,CODEX STAN 133 Page 3 of 10,- free from insect contamination;,and with respect to visual defects subject to a tolerance shall be:,- of reasonably uniform white, cream to yellow (golden) colour;,- reasonably well developed;,- reasonably uniform in size;,- reasonably free from blemished or mechanically damaged areas;,- reasonably free from poorly trimmed units (except for whole style);,- reasonably free from extraneous vegetable matter (EVM).,3.2.2 Analytical Requirements,……
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