OECD Scheme for the Application
of International
Standards for Fruit and Vegetables
Presentation of Quality parameters Illustrations
for Pomegranate
Ver. III (7.5.2013)
Rapporteur: Israel ( Ran Ben David)
Quality Parameter no. 3 – minimum requirements –Injuries
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
-
Class I
Cat.I
-
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
Notes
1
2
In photograph No. 1 the injury did not penetrate the skin and did
not damaged the arils.
Quality Parameter no. 4 – minimum requirements – Alternaria damage
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
-
Class I
Cat.I
-
Class II
Cat.II
-
Out of Grade
Non conforme
1,2
Notes
Alternaria is an internal progressive defect.
Lighter weight fruit can indicates for Alternaria damage and the
fruit should be cut for verification.
Quality Parameter no. 5 – minimum requirements – Crown Rotting
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
-
-
1,2,3
Notes
Crown rotting is a progressive defect.
Quality Parameter no. 6 – minimum requirements – Rotting
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
-
-
1,2,3,4
Notes
Rotting is a progressive defect.
Quality Parameter no. 9 – minimum requirements – Fruit Fly damage
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
-
-
1, 1A
Notes
Superficial cut reveal internal penetration.
Quality Parameter no. 13 – minimum requirements – External Moisture
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
-
-
1
Notes
External moisture can be accepted for all class categories when the
pomegranate is packed in nylon begs for keeping storage Controlled
Atmosphere (C.A.).
Quality Parameter no. 17 – minimum requirements - Sunburn
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
MISSING
2
3,4
Notes
Sunburn is a skin defect. In sever cases it might cause an arils
color defect. In such case it should be rejected.
Quality Parameter no. 18 – classification –Defect in Shape
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
1
2
3
4
Notes
Quality Parameter no. 19 – classification – Ribbed Pomegranate
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
1-4
1-4
-
Notes
Typical for pomegranate in all varieties.
Quality Parameter no. 20 – classification – External Colour
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
1-6
1-6
1-6
7
Notes
Quality Parameter no. 21 – classification – Defect in Internal Colour ( arils )
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
Notes
Note for this parameter will be considered and discussed at the
WG.
Quality Parameter no. 22 – classification - Rubs
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
1,2
3,4
5,6
Notes
Quality Parameter no. 23 – classification - Scars
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
1
2,3
4,5
6
Notes
Quality Parameter no. 24 – classification - Cracks
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
Notes
-
1
2,3
4
Cracks are not allowed for packing as long as there is penetration
to the arils.
Quality Parameter no. 25 – classification – Capillary Cracks
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
1-2
1-2
-
Notes
Capillary cracks on the skin are typical for late season varieties.
Quality Parameter no. 26 – classification – Corking Around the Stalk
Extra Class
Cat. ”Extra”
Class I
Cat.I
Class II
Cat.II
Out of Grade
Non conforme
-
1-4
1-4
-
Notes
Typical for pomegranate.