Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)RegulationsGrading, Packing and Marking of Dried Fruit intended for sale in the Republic of South AfricaPart VIII : Specific Quality Standards for Dried Subtropical Fruit31. Mangoes - Strips |
(1) | Dried mango strips shall— |
(a) | be prepared from peeled and cleanly cut mangoes; |
(b) | have a chewable texture: Provided that Standard Grade mangoes shall have a reasonably chewable texture; |
(c) | have a maximum thickness of 14 mm for Choice Grade mangoes; and |
(d) | be pliable when folding a single piece or strip. |
(2) | Different varieties of dried mango strips may be packed in the same container. |
Sizing
(3) | Sizing of dried mango strips is optional: Provided that if sized, the size shall be determined by the diameter of the widest part. |
Permissible deviations
(4) | The maximum permissible deviations for dried mango strips are as follows: |