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 VIII : Specific Quality Standards for Dried Subtropical Fruit

32. PawPaws (Papayas) - Pieces and Strips
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(1)Dried pawpaw (papaya) pieces and strips shall—
(a)be prepared from peeled and cleanly cut pawpaws (papayas);
(b)have a yellow to deep orange-red colour; and
(c)be pliable when folding a single piece or strip.

 

Sizing

 

(2)Sizing of dried pawpaw (papaya) pieces and strips is optional: Provided that if sized, the size shall be determined by the diameter of the widest part and the size of units in the same container shall be fairly uniform.

 

Permissible deviations

 

(3)The maximum permissible deviations for dried paw paw (papaya) pieces and strips are as follows:

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