CODEX STAN 202-1995 Standard for Couscous
1. SCOPE
1.1 The term “couscous”, as defined in Section 2 below, refers to processed couscous destined for direct human consumption.
1.2 Subject to the provision of Section 8.1.2 this standard does not apply to couscous intended for the same use but prepared from cereals other than durum wheat.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 This standard applies to couscous, i.e. the product prepared from durum wheat semolina (Triticum durum) the elements of which are bound by adding potable water and which has undergone physical treatment such as cooking and drying.
2.2 Couscous is prepared from a mixture of coarse and fine semolina. It can be prepared from “coarse medium” semolina.
