T/AFFI 034-2022 Pomegranate storage and transportation technical specifications
T/AFFI 034-2022 Pomegranate storage and transportation technical specifications
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Main Technical Content: Pomegranate Storage and Transportation Technical Specifications 1 Scope This standard specifies the requirements for the harvest and quality of pomegranates in the southern Xinjiang region, including pre-storage preparation, post-harvest processing and storage, storage conditions and methods, storage management, storage duration, removal from storage, packaging, and transportation. This standard applies to pomegranates in the southern Xinjiang region. 2 Normative References The provisions of the following documents are incorporated into this standard by reference. For dated references, all subsequent amendment bulletins (excluding errata) or revised versions are not applicable to this standard. For undated references, the latest version applies. - GB 2762 Food Safety National Standard: Limits of Contaminants in Food - GB 2763 Food Safety National Standard: Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides in Food - GB/T 9829 Fruits and Vegetables: Physical Conditions in Cold Storage - Definitions and Measurements - LY/T 2135-2018 Pomegranate Quality Grading 3 Terms and Definitions The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 3.1 Pre-cooling The rapid reduction of respiratory heat and field heat generated by pomegranates after harvest, so that their temperature is quickly lowered to the required storage temperature or close to the storage temperature (0-10°C). 3.2 Diseased and Pest Fruits Fruits infected by pathogens or damaged by pests. 3.3 Dehiscent Fruit Fruits with cracked skins exposing the fruit segments. 3.4 Surface Defects Defects on the surface of fruits that affect their sensory quality or internal quality, including impact injuries, scratches, abrasions, bud injuries, sunburn, pesticide stains, and insect damage. 3.5 Loss The reduction in fruit weight during storage due to natural loss, mold, rot, cracked fruit, frost damage, etc. 4 Harvest and Quality Standards 4.1 Harvest Pomegranate