CODEX STAN 226-2001 Standard for Cape Gooseberry
1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
This Standard applies to commercial varieties of cape gooseberries grown from Physalis peruviana(L.), of the Solanaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Cape gooseberries 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, the cape gooseberries must be:
- whole, with or without calyx;
- sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded;
- clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter;
- practically free of pests affecting the general appearance of the produce;
- practically free of damage caused by pests;
- free of abnormal external moisture, excluding condensation following removal from cold storage;
- free of any foreign smell and/or taste;
- firm;
- fresh in appearance;
- with a smooth and shiny skin.
