T/XTHSCYXH 001-2024 Fresh Xianpei Yellow Eels
T/XTHSCYXH 001-2024
Basic Information
Scope
Scope: This standard specifies the specifications, requirements, testing methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation, and storage of Xiantao yellow eels bred in the hinterland of the Jianghan Plain. This standard applies to live and fresh yellow eels (Monopterus albus (Zuiew)); Main technical contents: I. Specification grades: First grade: ≥300g Second grade: ≥200g Third grade: ≥100g Fourth grade: ≥50g Fifth grade: <50g II. Sensory indicator requirements: - Appearance: The surface of the body is smooth, with normal mucus, no injuries, no lesions, no deformities, and normal inherent body color. During the spawning period of female eels, the reddened and swollen reproductive orifice is normal. - Vitality: The eels should have a sensitive response and strong mobility. - Odor: The eels should have a normal yellow eel odor without any abnormal smell. - Muscle: The muscles should be firm and elastic. - Internal organs: The color of the internal organs should be normal without any lesions, ascites, or abnormal odor, and they should have an inherent bloody odor. III. Physicochemical indicator requirements: - Crude protein: ≥18.2 - Crude fat: ≤3.9 - Total essential amino acids (): ≥6.8 - Linoleic acid: ≥10.0 - DHA: ≥9.0 - Zinc volatile basic nitrogen, mg/100g (not tested on live specimens): ≤20.0