What is ISO 3631-Guidelines for the storage of citrus fruits about?
ISO 3631 discusses citrus fruits. ISO 3631 is an international standard that provides guidelines for the storage of citrus fruits to ensure maintaining the integrity of the citrus fruits, to prevent spoilage and illness.
ISO 3631 specifies the conditions required for the good keeping of the following groups of citrus fruits during their storage with or without refrigeration, in stores, or various transport equipment (such as containers, railway cars, trucks, or ships):
- Oranges: Citrus sinensis (Linnaeus) Osbeck
- Mandarins: Citrus reticulata Blanco
- Lemons: Citrus limon (Linnaeus) N. L. Burman
- Grapefruits: Citrus paradisi Macfadyen
- Limes: Citrus aurantifolia (Christmann) Swingle and Citrus latifolia Tanaka
ISO 3631 on guidelines for the storage of citrus fruits is useful for:
- Citrus fruit harvesters
- Citrus fruits storage departments
- Suppliers and dealers of citrus fruit
- Food hygiene and safety departments
Why should you use ISO 3631-Guidelines for the storage of citrus fruits?
Food poisoning is frequently caused by bacteria from foods that have been incorrectly stored. Food contaminated with food poisoning bacteria may look, smell and taste normal. If food is not stored properly, the bacteria in it can multiply to dangerous levels.
ISO 3631 provides you with conditions for harvesting, quality characteristics for storage, storage conditions for citrus fruits.
The guidelines provided by ISO 3631 assist you to improve the process of citrus fruit harvesting and maintain its nutritional value and ensure the prevention of foodborne illnesses caused by harmful bacteria due to incorrect storage.
By adopting ISO 3631 the user can enhance the quality of citrus fruits and citrus fruits of higher quality and standard.
