Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Canned and Pickled Vegetables intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part VIII :  Specific Quality Standards for Pickled Vegetables

50. Unspecified Pickled Vegetables

4. Packing media
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Unspecified pickled vegetables may be packed in the following packing media:

 

(a) Edible oil: When only edible oil is used as the packing medium for unspecified pickled vegetables, the edible oil shall not be less than 10% (m/m) in the finished product.

 

(b)Brine: As defined in regulation 1.

 

(c)Acidic media (vinegar): The percentage of the acidity shall be sufficient to ensure the keeping quality and proper preservation of the unspecified pickled vegetable product.

 

(d)Water: When necessary, salt or edible oil or acidic media (vinegar) may be added to the water.