T/FSRS 6.5-2025 "Fusong Ginseng" brand products. Part 5: Edible Red Ginseng

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Main Technical Content: 4 Grades and Specifications 4.1 Grades 4.1.1 Edible Whole-Needle Red Ginseng Grades The edible whole-needle red ginseng grades shall comply with the provisions of Table 1. Table 1: Edible Whole-Needle Red Ginseng Grade Items **Superior Grade** **First Grade** **Second Grade** **Main Root** - Shaped like a spindle, cylinder, or flattened cylinder, with a length of at least 7 cm and a diameter of 1 cm to 2 cm. - Whole root: All ginseng roots are intact. - Surface: Translucent, reddish-brown, and glossy. Occasional opaque yellow-brown spots, longitudinal grooves, wrinkles, and fine root marks on the surface; upper part may have intermittent faint ring patterns; lower part has 2–3 twisted and intercrossed secondary roots with curved root tips. - Texture: Firm, horn-like, and free from astringency. - Odor: Fragrant with a sweet, slightly bitter taste. - Insect damage and mold: None. - Damage and blemishes: None. - Impurities: None. **Note**: Products labeled as "Fusong Ginseng" are second-grade or higher. 4.1.2 Edible Light-Needle Red Ginseng Grades The edible light-needle red ginseng grades shall comply with the provisions of Table 2. Table 2: Edible Light-Needle Red Ginseng Grade Items **Superior Grade** **First Grade** **Second Grade** **Main Root** - Shaped like a spindle, cylinder, or flattened cylinder, with a length of at least 7 cm and a diameter of 1 cm to 2 cm. - Whole root: Ginseng roots are intact. - Surface: Translucent, reddish-brown, and glossy. Occasional opaque yellow-brown spots, longitudinal grooves, wrinkles, and fine root marks on the surface; upper part may have intermittent faint ring patterns; only secondary roots or root remnants are present. - Texture: Firm, horn-like, and free from astringency. - Odor: Fragrant with a sweet, slightly bitter taste. - Insect damage and mold: None. - Damage and blemishes: None. - Impurities: None. **Note**: Products labele

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