GB/T 10460-2008Peas (English PDF)

1 Scope

This standard specifies the terms and definitions, classification, quality requirements and hygienic requirements, inspection methods, inspection rules, labeling, packaging, storage, and transportation requirements of peas.

This standard applies to purchasing, storage, transportation, processing, and sale of commercial peas.

2 Normative references

The provisions in the following documents become the provisions of this standard through references in this standard. For the dated references, the subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) or revisions do not apply to this standard, however, parties who reach an agreement based on this standard are encouraged to study if the latest versions of these documents are applicable. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document applies to this standard.

GB 2715 National food safety standard - Grain

GB/T 5490 Inspection of grain and oils - General rules

GB 5491 Inspection of grain and oilseeds - Methods for sampling and sample reduction

GB/T 5492 Inspection of grain and oils - Identification of colour, odour and taste of grain and oilseeds

GB/T 5493 Inspection of grain and oils - Determination of type purity and their mixture

GB/T 5494 Inspection of grain and oils - Determination of foreign matter and unsound kernels of grain and oilseeds

GB/T 5497 Inspection of grain and oilseeds - Methods for determination of moisture content

GB/T 5519 Cereals and pulses - Determination of the mass of 1000 grains

GB 7718 National food safety standard - General standard for the labeling of prepackaged foods

GB/T 17109 Package of grain sells

GB/T 22725 Inspection of grain and oils - Determination of pure kernel yield of grain and oils

3 Terms and definitions

The following terms and definitions apply to this standard.

4 Categories

Peas can be divided into the following categories according to their 1000-grain weight and skin color:

4.1 Large-grained white peas: Peas whose 1000-grain weight is greater than 250 g, and no less than 95% of which the seed coat is white or yellowish-white.

4.2 Large-grained green peas: Peas whose 1000-grain weight is greater than 250 g, and no less than 95% of which the seed coat is green.

4.3 Large-grained purple peas: Peas whose 1000-grain weight is greater than 250 g, and no less than 95% of which the seed coat is purple or brownish-purple.

4.4 Medium-grained white peas: Peas whose 1000-grain weight is between 150 g and 250 g, and no less than 95% of which the seed coat is white or yellowish-white.

4.5 Medium-grained green peas: Peas whose 1000-grain weight is between 150 g and 250 g, and no less than 95% of which the seed coat is green.

4.6 Medium-grained purple peas: Peas whose 1000-grain weight is between 150 g and 250 g, and no less than 95% of which the seed coat is purple or brownish-purple. […]