CODEX STAN 204-1997 Standard for Mangosteens
1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
This Standard applies to commercial varieties of mangosteens grown from Garcinia mangostana L.,of the Guttiferae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Mangosteens 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 mangosteens must be:
- whole;
- with the calyx and pedicel intact;
- 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;
- fresh in appearance, have a shape, colour and taste characteristic of the species;
- free of latex;
- free of pronounced blemishes;
