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

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Dried Fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part VII : Specific Quality Standards for Dried Deciduous Fruit

23. Apples - Segments and Rings (Peeled or Unpeeled)
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Sizing

 

(1)Sizing of dried apple segments  and rings is optional:  Provided that if sized, the following provisions shall apply:
(a)The size of apple rings shall be determined by the diameter of the widest part, and the minimum size shall be 23 mm.
(b)The thickness of apple rings shall not exceed 7 mm.
(c)In the case of apple segments, the difference between the diameters of the largest fruit and the smallest fruit shall not exceed 20mm.

 

Permissible deviations

 

(2)        The maximum permissible deviations for dried apple segments and rings are as follows :

 

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