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

33. Pineapples - Whole Slices, Half Slices and Segments
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(1)Dried pineapple whole slices, half slices and segments shall—
(a)be prepared from whole, cored pineapples cut into round slices at right angles to the longitudinal axis in the case of whole slices and half slices; or
(b)be prepared from whole slices cut into four to six segments;
(c)be bright yellow to dark yellow in colour and free from darkened portions; and
(d)have a good texture: Provided that Standard Grade dried pineapples shall have a reasonably good texture.

 

Sizing

 

(2)Sizing of dried pineapple whole slices, half slices and segments is optional: Provided that if sized, the size of units in any container shall be uniform.

 

Permissible deviations

 

(3)The maximum permissible deviations for dried pineapple whole slices, half slices and segments are as follows:

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