CODEX STAN 76-1981 Standard for Quick Frozen Bilberries
1. SCOPE
This standard shall apply to quick frozen bilberries of the species Vaccinium myrtillus 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 nor to the product covered by the special standard for quick frozen blueberries.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product Definition
Quick frozen bilberries is the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound, ripe bilberries of firm texture conforming to the characteristics of Vaccinium myrtillus L. with or without a dry sugar or a syrup and is packaged and frozen in an appropriate manner.
2.2 Process Definition
Quick frozen bilberries 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. The recognized practice of repacking quick frozen products under controlled conditions is permitted.
