To maintain the quality specified by GOST, proper storage is critical:
According to the current GOST standards, fresh persimmons must meet several organoleptic and physical criteria to be marketable:
The primary quality standard for fresh persimmons in the Russian Federation is , which recently replaced the previous national standard ГОСТ Р 59662-2021 . This updated standard classifies persimmons into three quality grades— Extra (Высший), First (Первый), and Second (Второй) —based on criteria such as development, uniformity, and the presence of defects. Key Quality Requirements gost na hurmu svezhuju
: Fruits must have reached a stage of maturity that allows them to withstand transport and handling while continuing to ripen to an edible state. Defects :
: The color should be characteristic of the variety, typically ranging from yellow to deep red-orange. Non-astringent varieties like Fuyu are ripe when fully colored and firm, while astringent varieties like Hachiya must be fully colored and soft. To maintain the quality specified by GOST, proper
: The product must comply with maximum residue limits for pesticides and heavy metals as established by technical regulations for food safety. Storage and Handling Standards
: Allow for minor surface defects (e.g., slight shape irregularities or sun-scald) as long as they do not affect the general appearance or shelf life. Defects : : The color should be characteristic
: Fruits must be whole, clean, and healthy, with the calyx (stem cap) intact.