CODEX STAN 41-1981 Standard for Quick Frozen Peas
1. SCOPE
This standard shall apply to quick frozen peas of the species Pisum sativum L. as defined below and offered for direct consumption without further processing, except for size grading or 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 peas are the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound, whole, immature seeds of peas which have been washed, sufficiently blanched to ensure adequate stability of colour and flavour during normal marketing cycles and which conform to the characteristics of the species Pisum sativum L.
2.2 Process Definition
Quick frozen peas is the product subject 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.
