CODEX STAN 304R-2011(刺芹区域标准(LAC)).pdf

CODEX STAN 304R Page 1 of 4 CODEX REGIONAL STANDARD FOR CULANTRO COYOTE1 (CODEX STAN 304R - 2011) 1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE This Standard applies to commercial varieties and/or commercial types of culantro coyote grown from Eryngyum foetidum L, of the Apiaceae family, to be supplied in bundles2 of fresh leaves or any other equivalent presentation to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Culantro coyote for industrial processing are excluded. 2. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY 2.1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, bundles of culantro coyote must: - be sound, and free of leaves affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make them unfit for consumption; - be clean, and practically free of any visible foreign matter; - be practically free of pests, and damage caused by them, affecting the general appearance of the produce; - be free of any foreign smell and/or taste; - be free of damage caused by low and/or high temperatures. In addition, they must have a fresh appearance and have their natural colouring. 2.1.1 The development and condition of culantro coyote must be such as to enable it: - to withstand transport and handling; and - to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination. 2.2 CLASSIFICATION Culantro coyote is classified into the three classes defined below: 2.2.1 “Extra” Class Bundles in this class must be of superior quality, and characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type. They must be free of defects,