CODEX STAN 305R-2011 Regional Standard for Lucuma (LAC)

1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
This Standard applies to the fruit of commercial varieties of lucuma grown from the Pouteria lucuma (R. y P.) species, of the Sapotaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Lucuma for industrial processing are excluded.
2. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY
2.1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the lucuma must be:
whole, and preferably with its stalk which must always be attached to the calyx; the stalk should not exceed 5 mm and should be cleanly cut;
sound, produce affected by rotting, mould, or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded;
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter;
practically free of pests, and damage caused by them, affecting the general appearance of the produce;
free of abnormal external moisture, excluding condensation following removal from cold storage;
free of any foreign smell and/or taste;
free of damage caused by low and/or high temperatures;
free of physical damage including deep bruising, cuts, abrasions etc. Superficial natural cracking due to ripening is acceptable at the time of commerce;
free of sunburns.
In addition, the lucuma must be fresh in appearance and characteristic of the variety in shape and external colour.