Hygienic Standard for Frozen Beverages [GB 2759.1—1996]

The **hygienic requirements for frozen beverages**, as approved by the Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China, outline the standards for products such as ice cream, popsicles, and ice cubes. These beverages are made from ingredients like drinking water, sweeteners, dairy, fruits, and food additives, which are mixed, sterilized, and frozen.

### Key Requirements:

1. **Sensory Indicators**:

- Products must have appropriate color, flavor, and be free from unpleasant odors, tastes, or visible impurities.

2. **Physical and Chemical Indicators**:

- Arsenic: ≤ 0.2 mg/kg

- Lead: ≤ 0.3 mg/kg

- Copper: ≤ 5 mg/kg

- Food additives must comply with GB 2760 standards.

3. **Microbiological Indicators**:

- Total colony count and coliform bacteria limits vary based on the product type (e.g., those with milk, eggs, beans, or starch).

- Pathogenic bacteria must not be detectable.

4. **Testing Methods**:

- Specific methods for testing arsenic, lead, copper, bacterial count, and coliforms are detailed, referencing standards such as GB 5009.11 and GB 4789.2.

These regulations ensure the safety and quality of frozen beverages for consumers.