T/TFHT C013-2019 Watermelon Product Standard

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Main Technical Content: 3.1 Sensory Requirements shall comply with the provisions of Table 1. Table 1 Sensory Requirements Requirements Fruit Appearance Light green skin with evenly distributed dark green stripes. Elongated oval shape. Taste and aroma with the characteristics of the variety. No obvious surface defects (including hail damage, sunburn, pest/disease spots, and mechanical damage). Matured adequately, with moderate ripeness and suitable for market or storage requirements. 3.2 Physical and Chemical Indicators shall comply with the provisions of Table 2. Table 2 Physical and Chemical Indicators Indicator Value Soluble solids ≥ 10.5 g/kg Total acid (expressed as citric acid) ≤ 2.0 g/kg Lead (as Pb) ≤ 0.1 mg/kg Cadmium (as Cd) ≤ 0.05 mg/kg 3.3 Pesticide Residue Limits Table 3 Pesticide Residue Limits Unit: mg/kg Indicator Value Chlorpyrifos ≤ 0.015 mg/kg Dinotefuran + Metalaxyl-M + Proquinazid ≤ 0.2 mg/kg Strobilurin + Azoxystrobin ≤ 0.15 mg/kg Etoxazole ≤ 0.01 mg/kg Fludioxonil ≤ 0.01 mg/kg Sulfuryl Fluoride + Thiamethoxam + Difenoconazole + Pyraclostrobin ≤ 1 mg/kg 4. Testing Methods 4.1 Sensory Testing The appearance, ripeness, hail damage, sunburn, pest/disease spots, and mechanical damage of the fruit shall be inspected visually. The taste and aroma shall be evaluated by tasting and smelling. 4.2 Physical and Chemical Testing Soluble solids shall be tested according to NY/T 2637-2014, "Determination of Soluble Solids in Fruits and Vegetables by Refractometer Method". Total acid (expressed as citric acid) shall be tested according to GB/T 12456-2008, "Determination of Total Acid in Foods". Lead shall be tested according to GB 5009.12. Cadmium shall be tested according to GB 5009.15. 4.3 Pesticide Residue Limits Chlorpyrifos, Dinotefuran, Metalaxyl-M, Proquinazid, Strobilurin, Azoxystrobin, Etoxazole, Fludioxonil, Sulfuryl Fluoride, Thiamethoxam, and

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