Codex Alimentarius Publishes Standard for Quick Frozen Raspberries

On November 22, 2024, Codex Alimentarius published standard on “Quick Frozen Raspberries CXS 69-1981”.

The key points are summarized as follows:

• Applies to quick-frozen raspberries (Rubus idaeus L.) for direct consumption excluding products intended for further processing or industrial use;
• Raspberries with dry sugars should have 18-35% soluble solids, and those with syrup, 15-30%;
• The quick freezing process of the product temperature must reach -18 °C (0 °F) at the thermal center after thermal stabilization;
• The Mineral impurities should not exceed 0.05 percent m/m on a whole product basis and no food additives are permitted;
• The label must include "raspberries," "quick-frozen," color (for non-red varieties), packing medium, storage and thawing instructions, and manufacturer info for bulk packs.

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