CODEX STAN 140-1983 Standard for Quick Frozen Carrots
1. SCOPE
This standard shall apply to quick frozen carrots of the species Daucus carota L. 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 carrots are the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound, roots of carrot varieties (cultivars) conforming with the characteristics of the species Daucus carota L. from which the leaves, green tops, peel and secondary roots have been removed and which have been washed and may or may not be blanched.
2.2 Process Definition
Quick frozen carrots are the product subjected to a freezing process in appropriate equipment and complying with the definitions 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 has reached -18oC (0oF) at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization.
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 will be handled in accordance with the provisions in the Recommended International Code of Practice for the Handling of Quick Frozen Foods (CAC/RCP 8-1976).
