CODEX STAN 67-1981 Standard for Raisins
1. SCOPE
This standard applies to dried grapes of varieties conforming to the characteristics of Vitis vinifera L. which have been suitably treated or processed and which are offered for direct consumption as raisins or sultanas. It also covers raisins packed in bulk containers which are intended for repacking into consumer size containers. This standard does not include a similar dried vine fruit known as dried currants.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Product Definition
Raisins is the product prepared from the sound dried grapes of the varieties conforming to the characteristics of Vitis vinifera L. (but excluding currant types) processed in an appropriate manner into a form of marketable raisin with or without coating with suitable optional ingredients.
The dried grapes or raisins:
(1) shall be properly cleaned, whether washed or unwashed;
(2) shall be stemmed except for the form of cluster raisins;
(3) shall be cap-stemmed except for Malaga Muscatel type;
(4) may be dipped (unbleached) in an alkaline lye and oil solution as an aid to drying;
(5) may be bleached by being subjected to bleach treatment by chemical means and are further processed by drying;
(6) may have seeds removed mechanically in seed bearing types;
(7) shall be reduced in moisture to a level that will assure preservation of the product; and
(8) may be coated with one or more of the ingredients or sugars specified in paragraph 3.1 of this standard.
