CODEX STAN 111-1981 Standard for Quick Frozen Cauliflower
1. SCOPE
This standard shall apply to quick frozen cauliflower of the species Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis 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 industrial purposes.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product Definition
Quick frozen cauliflower is the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound heads of the cauliflower plant conforming to the characteristics of the species Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis L., which heads may be trimmed and separated into parts, and which are washed and sufficiently blanched to ensure stability of colour and flavour during normal marketing cycles.
2.2 Process Definition
2.2.1 Quick frozen cauliflower 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 -18°C (0°F) at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization.
2.2.2 The recognized practice of repacking quick frozen products under controlled conditions is permitted.
