CODEX STAN 133-1981 Standard for Quick Frozen Corn-on-the-Cob
1. SCOPE
This standard shall apply to quick frozen Corn-on-the-Cob of the species Zea mays L. convar saccharata Koern 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 Corn-on-the-Cob is the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound, properly matured whole or pieces of ears conforming to the characteristics of the sweet corn variety Zea mays L. convar saccharata Koern which are trimmed (except for the style "Whole"), separated from husk and silk, sorted and washed and sufficiently blanched to ensure stability of colour and flavour during normal marketing cycles.
2.2 Process Definition
2.2.1 Quick frozen Corn-on-the-Cob is the product subjected to a freezing process in appropriate equipment and complying with the conditions 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 temperature has reached -18oC (0oF) at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization.
2.2.2 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 be handled in accordance with the provisions in the Recommended International Code of Practice for the Processing and Handling of Quick Frozen Foods (CAC/RCP 8-1976).
