CODEX STAN 61-1985 Standard for Canned Pears
1 SCOPE
This Standard applies to canned pears, as defined in Section 2 below, and offered for direct consumption, including for catering purposes or for repacking if required. It does not apply to the product when indicated as being intended for further processing.
2 DESCRIPTION
2.1 PRODUCT DEFINITION
Canned pears is the product:
(a) prepared from pears of proper maturity of commercial canning varieties conforming to the characteristics of the fruit of Pyrus communis or Pyrus sinensis, which pears are peeled, cored, and stemmed, except that whole may not need to be peeled, cored, or stemmed and half pears may not need to be peeled;
(b) packed with water or other suitable liquid packing medium and may be packed with seasonings or other flavouring ingredients; and
(c) processed by heat, in an appropriate manner, before or after being hermetically sealed in a container, so as to prevent spoilage.
2.2 STYLES
2.2.1 Whole - peeled or unpeeled, with cores removed or left in.
2.2.2 Halves - peeled or unpeeled, with stems and cores removed, and cut into two approximately equal parts.
2.2.3 Quarters - peeled and cut into four approximately equal parts.
2.2.4 Sliced - peeled and cut into wedge-shaped sectors.
2.2.5 Diced - peeled and cut into cube-like parts.
2.2.6 Pieces or Irregular Pieces - peeled and comprising irregular shapes and sizes.
2.2.7 Other Styles
Any other presentation of the product should be permitted provided that the product:
(a) is sufficiently distinctive from other forms of presentation laid down in the Standard;
(b) meets all relevant requirements of the Standard, including requirements relating to limitations on defects, drained weight, and any other requirements which are applicable to that style which most closely resembles the style or styles intended to be provided for under this provision; and
(c) is adequately described on the label to avoid confusing or misleading the consumer.
