French Beans
Frozen French Beans is the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound, succulent pods of the plants
conforming to the characteristics of suitable varieties of the species Phaseolus vulgaris L. or Phaseolus
coccineus L. Quick Frozen Wax Beans is the product prepared from fresh, clean, sound, succulent pods of
the plants conforming to the characteristics of suitable varieties of the species Phaseolus vulgaris L. Strings
(if any), stems, and stem ends are removed, and the pods washed and sufficiently blanched to ensure
adequate stability of colour and flavour during normal marketing cycles.
Processing
Quick frozen French Beans the products subjected to a freezing process in appropriate
equipment and complying with the conditions laid down hereafter. This freezing operation shall be carried out
in such a way that the range of temperature of maximum crystallization is passed quickly. The quick freezing
process shall not be regarded as complete unless and until the product temperature has reached -18oC (0oF)
at the thermal centre after thermal stabilization.