Uniformity: The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only cobs of baby corn of the same origin, quality and size. The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents. Packaging: The cobs of baby corn must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly. The materials used inside the package must be new, clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue. The cobs of baby corn shall be packed in each container in compliance with the Recommended International Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
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| Grade | Grade requirements |
| “Extra” | The cobs of baby corn in this class must |
| Class | be well trimmed, free of husk, stalk and silk, intact and of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type. They must be free of defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package. |
| Class I | The cobs of baby corn in this class must be well trimmed, free of husk and stalk and of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type. The following slight defects, however, may be allowed, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package |
| Class II | This class includes cobs of baby corn which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements. The following defects, however, may be allowed, provided the cobs of baby corn retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation: |
| presentation: | defects in shape, colour and texture; defects in irregular arrangement of undeveloped kernels (ovules); defects on the surface due to bruising, scratches or other mechanical damage. The total area affected shall not exceed 10% per cob; silk attached to and/or broken from the cob shall be minimal without affecting the appearance. |
Grade tolerances
Five percent by number or weight of cobs of baby corn not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
Ten percent by number or weight of cobs of baby corn not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
In the case of cobs of baby corn with incompletely removed husk and stalk, only 5 per cent by number or weight of 0.5 cm long of the husk and stalk is allowed.
Ten percent by number or weight of cobs of baby corn satisfying neither the requirements of the above classes nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
In the case of cobs of baby corn with incompletely removed husk and stalk, only 5% by number or weight of 0.5 cm long of the husk and stalk is allowed.
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