CODEX STAN 40R-1981 Standard for Fresh Fungus "Chanterelle"
1. SCOPE
This Standard applies to edible, wild growing fungi of the species Cantharellus cibarius, supplied fresh, after sorting and packing.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Definitions of Defects
2.1.1 Damaged fungi means fungi with more than quarter of the cap missing.
2.1.2 Crushed fungi means parts of fungi passing through a sieve having a 15 x 15 mm mesh.
2.1.3 Spoiled fungi means fungi which are brownish or rotten as a result of attack by micro-organisms and/or mould.
2.1.4 Maggot damaged fungi means fungi having holes caused by maggots.
2.1.5 Seriously maggot damaged fungi means fungi having four or more holes caused by maggots.
2.1.6 Organic impurities of vegetable origin means admixtures of other edible fungi, parts of plants such as leaves, pine needles, etc.
