DRAFT MALAYSIAN 14A001R0 STANDARD STAGE: (40.20) DATE: 01/05/2015 30/06/2015 Fresh wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) - Specification ICS: 67.080.10 Descriptors: fresh wax apple, Syzygium samarangense, specification Copyright 2015 DEPARTMENT OF STANDARDS MALAYSIA
14A001R0 Contents Page Committee representation... ii Foreword... iii 1 Scope... 1 2 Normative references.. 1 3 Terms and definitions 1 4 Minimum requirements. 2 5 Classification.. 3 6 Packaging and labelling... 4 7 Sampling 5 8 Compliance. 5 9 Legal requirements 5 Annex A Morphology of fresh wax apple 6 Annex B Maturity indices of fresh wax apple 7 Annex C Fresh wax apple defects. 8 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved i
Committee representation The Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture (ISC A) under whose authority this Malaysian Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations: Department of Agriculture Malaysia Department of Fisheries Malaysia Department of Standards Malaysia Department of Veterinary Services Farmers Organisation Authority Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations of Malaysia Forest Research Institute Malaysia Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Malaysian Association of Standards Users Malaysian Palm Oil Association Malaysian Rubber Board Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities National Seed Association Malaysia SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat) Universiti Putra Malaysia The Technical Committee on Fresh Fruits which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations: Department of Agriculture Malaysia Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Malaysian Association of Standards Users SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat) Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia Co-opted: Heng Huat Agriculture Trading ii STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
14A001R0 Foreword This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Technical Committee on Fresh Fruits under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Agriculture. In the development of this Malaysian Standard, reference was made to the survey data provided by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority relating to the size and quality classifications as well as commercial quality control of fresh wax apple. Compliance with a Malaysian Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved iii
14A001R0 Fresh wax apple (Syzygium samarangense) - Specification 1 Scope This Malaysian Standard specifies minimum requirements, classification, packaging, labelling and sampling for the commercial varieties of wax apple or rose apple (Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. et L. M. Perry, (synonym: Eugenia javanica L., Eugenia samarangense (Blume) O. Berg) in the family of Myrtaceae) locally known as jambu air, hereinafter referred to as the fruit(s), supplied whole and fresh to the consumers. 2 Normative references The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative reference (including any amendments) applies. MS 78, Method of sampling for fresh fruits (First revision) MS 2302, Packaging, storage and transportation for fresh tropical fruits - Guidelines Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Color Chart 3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this standard the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 clean The fruit shall be spotless and free from stains, dirt, spray residues and other foreign materials. 3.2 damage Any defect caused by mechanical and chilling injuries, insect and diseases infestation or other defects which materially affects the appearance and eating quality of the fruit(s). See Annex C. 3.3 defects Abnormalities which affect the overall appearance and quality of the fruit(s). See Annex C. 3.4 discolourations The condition of the fruit(s) skin that affects the colour of the fruit but will not affect the eating quality. See Annex C. STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved 1
3.5 keeping quality Preservation of quality throughout the supply chain. 3.6 over-ripe Index 4 where the skin of the whole fruit(s) is dark red. The pulp is less crunchy, juicier and sweeter compared to the fruit(s) of index 3. See Annex B. 3.7 ripe Index 3 where the skin of the whole fruit(s) is bright red. The pulp is crunchy, juicy and sweet. See Annex B. 3.8 similar varietal characteristics The fruit in any lot is of the same general shape, appearance and skin color. 3.9 well-trimmed The pistil is cut off smoothly to the level of floral end. The stamens are completely removed. The stalk is cut off smoothly to not more than 10 mm in length. See Annex A. 3.10 well-formed The fruit has the characteristic shape of the variety. 4 Minimum requirements 4.1 The fruit(s) shall be: a) whole, firm, fresh, clean and ripe but not over-ripe; b) practically free from damages caused by mechanical and chilling injuries, pests and diseases; c) free of abnormal external moisture excluding condensation following withdrawal from cold storage; d) fairly well-formed; e) free from foreign odour and/or taste; and f) sweetness as reflected by total soluble solids is not less than 8 Brix. 2 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
14A001R0 4.2 The development and condition of the fruit(s) shall be such as to enable them to: a) withstand transport and handling; and b) arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination. 5 Classification 5.1 General The fruit(s) is classified according to their sizes and grades. 5.2 Size 5.2.1 The size codes for the fruit(s) are given in Table 1. Size code XL L M S Table 1. Size code for fresh wax apple Weight per fruit (g) >120 91 120 61 90 50 60 5.2.2 The size tolerance for each size code is 10 % by number or weight of the fruit(s) specified in Table 1. 5.3 Grading The fruit(s) shall be classified into Grade Premium, Grade 1 and Grade 2 as in Table 2. STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved 3
Table 2. Quality requirements for each grade of fresh wax apple Grade Quality requirements Tolerances Premium 1 2 - of similar varietal characteristics; - of uniform size; - well formed; - free from damages; and - free of defects or very slight defects are allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance, internal quality and keeping quality of the produce and presentation in the package. - of similar varietal characteristics; - free from damages; - 5 % not well formed is allowed; - 5 % not of uniform size is allowed; and - not exceeding 5 % of discoloration and other defects, such as sunburns on the total surface area are allowed, provided these do not affect the general appearance, internal quality and keeping quality of the produce and presentation in the package. The defects shall not, in any case, affect the pulp of the fruit(s). - of similar varietal characteristics; - satisfy the minimum requirements specified in 4.1; and - not exceeding 10 % of discoloration and other defects, such as sunburns on the total surface area are allowed, provided these do not affect the general appearance, internal quality and keeping quality of the produce and presentation in the package. The defects shall not, in any case, affect the pulp of the fruit(s). 5 % by number or weight of the fruit(s) not satisfying the requirements of this grade, but meeting those of Grade 1. 10 % by number or weight of the fruit(s) not satisfying the requirements of this grade, but meeting those of Grade 2. 10 % by number or weight of the fruit(s) satisfying the requirements of this grade. 6 Packaging and labelling 6.1 Packaging 6.1.1 The fruit(s) shall be packed in protective containers to afford maximum protection from normal hazard of transportation and handling. When the fruit(s) are presented in packages, the difference between the smallest and the biggest unit in the same package shall not exceed the size tolerance specified in 5.2.2. 4 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
14A001R0 6.1.2 The fruit(s) shall be packed in each container as specified in MS 2302. 6.2 Labelling Each individual package shall be marked legibly and indelibly or label shall be attached to the package, with the following information: a) common name of produce; b) grade; c) size code; d) weight of package; e) name and address of grower/supplier/exporter, and/or importer; and f) country of origin. 7 Sampling Sampling shall be carried out as specified in MS 78. 8 Compliance with the specification Upon testing, when each sample is found to conform to the requirements specified in this standard, the lot, batch or consignment, from which the sample has been drawn shall be deemed to comply with this standard. 9 Legal requirements The produce shall comply with the requirements of the legislation currently enforced in Malaysia. STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved 5
Annex A (informative) Morphology of fresh wax apple Figure A.1. Morphology of fresh wax apple 6 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
14A001R0 Annex B (informative) Maturity indices of fresh wax apple Index 1 Description The skin of the whole fruit(s) is green with tinge of red. The pulp is firm, less juicy and astringent. Index 2 The skin of the whole fruit(s) is red with tinge of green. The pulp is crunchy, juicy and is slightly sweet. Index 3 The skin of the whole fruit(s) is bright red. The pulp is crunchy, juicy and sweet. Color stage Index 4 The skin of the whole fruit(s) is dark red. The pulp is less crunchy, juicier and sweeter compared to the fruit(s) of index 3. Source: Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Color Chart Figure B.1. Maturity indices of fresh wax apple STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved 7
Annex C (informative) Fresh wax apple defects C.1 Bruises (rejected) C.2 Cracks (rejected) Figure C.1 Example of bruises wax apple Figure C.2. Example of cracks wax apple 8 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
14A001R0 C.3 Damaged fruit caused by fruit fly (rejected) Damaged lesion caused by fruit fly Figure C.3. Example of damaged caused by fruit fly C.4 Damaged fruit caused by plant diseases (rejected) Figure C.4. Example of damaged caused by plant diseases STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved 9
C.5 Skin defects due to scratched-off skin (rejected) New lesion of scratched-off skin Figure C.5. Example of defects due to scratched off skin C.6 Skin defects due to scratched scars A.7 Superficial Malformed fruits(rejected) scratched (accepted) Figure C.6. Example of defects due to scratched scars Dry lesion of scratched-off skin Scratched scars (rejected) 10 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
14A001R0 C.7 Malformed fruits (rejected) Figure C.7. Example of malformed fruits STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved 11
Bibliography [1] MS 1784-7, Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) - Part 7: Fruits and vegetables [2] MS 1784, Crop commodities - Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) [3] Java Apple, Thai Agricultural Standard, National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, 2011 [4] Food Hygiene Regulations 2009 [5] Food Act 1983 (Act 281) and Food Regulations 1985 [6] Fresh fruits Makopa (Wax apple) Classification and grading, Philippine National Standard, Bureau of Product Standards, 2011 [7] http://www.theplantlist.org/ (accessed 12 February 2015) 12 STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015 - All rights reserved
Acknowledgements Members of Technical Committee on Fresh Fruits Prof Dr Mahmud T M Mohamed (Chairman) Nor Azian Duriat (Secretary) Mr Mohd Anim Hosnan Mr Ahmad Sukri Abdul Muthalib Mr Ricky Yong Kew Keong Mr Razali Mustaffa Dr Anni Mitin Prof Dr Osman Hassan Assoc Prof Dr Phebe Ding/ Assoc Prof Dr Siti Hajar Ahmad Co-opted members Mr Jeson Liow Joon Seng Dr Mohd Firdaus Ismail Universiti Putra Malaysia (Faculty of Agriculture) SIRIM Berhad Department of Agriculture Malaysia Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Malaysian Association of Standards Users Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia Heng Huat Agriculture Trading Universiti Putra Malaysia (Taxonomist) STANDARDS MALAYSIA 2015- All rights reserved